A Tabwa Figure, "mpundu"

Figur, "mpundu" Tabwa, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 18 cm. Provenienz: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino (1995), Burundi und Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. - Hammer Auktio

A carved wooden figure in the form of cylindrical body with round head , incised coiffure and scarification markings characteristic of classic Tabwa sculpture. Embellished with old glass beads. Tabwa

A finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with a raised tribal tattoos or scars. The Tabwa depend spiritually upon mipasi (ancestral spirits) for guidance and wisdom. This female sculpture ha

Figur Tabwa, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 14 cm. Provenienz: - Edmond (Edi) Remondino, Burundi und Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Lausanne. Persönliche Schutzfigur. Diese

A carved wooden cylindrical form with raised breast and navel and linear designs, along with a deep well handled surface. Tabwa peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The doll measures 7 5/8 inches tall

Ca. mid 20thC. Good condition with original warm patina, some cracks and minor wood losses. Age-appropriate wear. Tabwa figure with hands to abdomen on round plinth; scarification; undefined feet. Ex-

CONGO DRC Beautifull TABWA ancestor figure The Tabwa are a small people of Central Africa, they live mainly in eastern DRC, but also in Zambia and Tanzania. Characteristics : TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue, f

CONGO DRC Cute TABWA ancestor figure The Tabwa are a small people of Central Africa, they live mainly in eastern DRC, but also in Zambia and Tanzania. Characteristics : TYPE OF OBJECT: Statue, figure

Tabwa Shrine Figure. Carved wood. Size: 37" x 10" x 10", 94 x 25 x 25 cm (figure); 12" x 12", 30 x 30 cm (base).

Ca. 2nd to 3rd quarter 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear with some age-cracks, surface patina and wood losses as shown. Ex-Nooter coll.

Three Central African Figures. Including: Tabwa, Suku and Dengese examples. Sizes: 1) 14.75'' x 3.25'' x 3'' (37 x 8 x 8 cm); 2) 12.5'' x 3.5'' x 3.5'' (32 x 9 x 9 cm); 3) 10.5'' x 3'' x 3.25'' (27 x

LOT (4) AFRICAN CARVED FIGURES INCLUDING LUBA, TABWA AND KUSU. HEIGHT 12-16 1/2"

A group of three Central African Style Figures. Includes Democratic Republic of the Congo Teke style figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo Luba or Hemba style figure, and Congo Tabwa style colonial

Ca. first half 20thC. Shows various wood losses and patina wear, plus insect holes. Apparently no repairs. Ex- Nooter collection.

Two African carved wood female figures, of differing cultures, including: seated, likely Tabwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo figure with hands raised above head; together with standing probably Ba

A carved wooden male ancestor sculpture with stylized form, enlarged head with raised tribal scars and shown holding a staff. Tabwa peoples, Drc/Congo, Africa. The figure has some wonderful design to

Carved wooden female effigy in classic form for the Northern Tabwa peoples, featuring a headdress or skull cap that hangs down the back. Tabwa peoples, DRC. Congo, Africa. The figure measures 11.5 inc

Group (4) African carved wood figures, Style of Kuba, Mumuye, Yoruba, Tabwa, one with cowry-shell decorated vest, one on custom wood stand, 19"h (largest), 9"h (smallest) Provenance: The Collection of

Ca. early 20thC. Standing female; long torso; arms akimbo, light color. Purchased from Tad Dale as a "Bisa figure" in 2006. Good overall, with age-appropriate wear, age-cracks, wear to base. Originall

A Tabwa Figural Group Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century Wood with poker-work. The two figures engaged in an enigmatic act, most likely a hands-on healing ritual, both clothed, one weari

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a female ancestor with raised scar designs and a well handled surface patina. Such mipasi figures are kept by the ruling elders. The figures are believed to embod

The General Jar is a treasure of Chinese ceramic art.A jar type, named after the top cover with jewelry resembles a general's helmet.

Dame Barbara Hepworth (British, 1903-1975) Stringed Figure signed and dated 'Barbara Hepworth 1966' (lower right); further signed, titled and dated again 'Barbara Hepworth/Stringed Figure 1966' (verso

H:15inches/38cm W:9.5inches/24cm