African DR Congo Raffia Currency Bundles

**First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lele / Kuba or Bunda people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of cloth bundles hand-woven from raffia palm fronds fo

Possibly Kuba, DR Congo, raffia basket with lid, handle and pedestal, 12"h x 10"diam PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Kuba Kingdom, D.R. Congo, raffia cut-pile textile

Mbole People, DR Congo, copper alloy currency cuff, 5.5" diam PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), iron currency with hooks, 17"h x 4.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Topoke, DR Congo, large iron blade currency with metal stand, 44.25"h PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Kuba Peoples, (7) beaded cloth belts, DR Congo, raffia, beads, cowry shells, various lengths Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art

4 Yaka Suku Masks. DR Congo, Africa. Carved wood, raffia, fiber and pigment. Largest size: 28'' x 10.5'' x 12.5'' (71 x 27 x 32 cm). Stands Not Included. Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on

4 Yaka Suku Masks. DR Congo, Africa. Carved wood, raffia, fiber and pigment. Largest size: 28.25'' x 13'' x 15'' (72 x 33 x 38 cm). Note: This is a NO RESERVE auction. Bidding on all lots will start a

(2) Monumental African currency blades & spear, DR Congo, poss. Topoke and Liganda iron currency, 66"l and 58"l, with one iron spear head with wooden shaft, 22"l (blade), 72"l (overall) Provenance: Es

Kwele Peoples, (3) Mandjong anchor currencies, DR Congo, forged iron, each approx. 20"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art Histo

African Art Kuba Raffia Cloth from D.R. of Congo 58 high x 19 inches wide Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jas

Large cast copper alloy currency, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 8" x 5" x 4". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

African bell or currency of hand-forged iron made by village blacksmiths of the Tetela of the D.R. Congo and used as currency for buying such items as ivory and even wives. These bells are also found

Yaka Peoples, Kholuka helmet mask, DR Congo, carved and polychrome painted wood, woven raffia, the house-form helmet paint-decorated with geometric patterns, the front carved with an oval face with up

DR Congo, (2) large copper alloy currencies, 20th c., Central Africa, incl. a Mbole Peoples currency cuff, and a Katanga Peoples cross ingot, each loosely mounted on display stand, 9"h x 9.25"w x 4.75

(3) African iron currency blades / weapons, Each on custom metal display stand, including a Kuba throwing knife with wood handle, DR Congo, 11.5"h; a Mumuye wide spear head, Nigeria, 19.75"h, and a na

African Peoples, (3) coil currencies, exhibited, Copper alloy, including a Kuba example with flat nailhead ends, DR Congo, together with two Yoruba examples, 10"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Disti

Group (10) West African bronze currency cuffs, Including Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Ivory Coast, some cast with relief geometric decoration, approx. 5"dia Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Ph

Group (13) bronze West African currency cuffs, Including Nigeria, Burkina Faso, DR Congo, cast with relief geometric designs, each approx. 4" dia Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip G

Kuba Peoples, Ngaady a Mwaash style mask, DR Congo, carved and painted wood with beads and cowrie shells bound by raffia, hanging mount attached to inner mask, 10"h x 7"w Provenance: The Collection of

Yaka Peoples, (2) initiation masks, 20th c., DR Congo, each made of carved and polychrome painted wood, raffia, textile, etc., approx. 30"h x 14"w x 11.5"d (larger), 22"h x 12"w x 10"d (smaller)

A Holo/Suku helmet mask. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood, raffia, and pigment. 10" x 9 1/2" x 11". Condition: includes stand. Hole in the top of head. Wear and abr

A Carved wooden mask carved with aggressive facial features and painted with linear designs and accented with a raffia grass collar. Ndaaka Mask, Ituri region, DR Congo. Excellent example. Ex. Charles