BAMILEKE, Cameroon KUBA, Democratic Republic of

Ca. early to mid 20thC. Very good, with shown crack. Cosmetic storage box, crescent form; elaborate incised geometric detail; crescent shape on lid; encrusted with tukula powder. Purchased Galerie 62

An African Bwoom Royal Mask, Kuba Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century, Having carved wood, copper, glass beadwork, cowrie shells, raffia, seed pods, fabric and animal hair. H: 22 W: 8 1/2 D: 11

KUBA Royal Mwaash Ambooy mask. 1st half of the 20th Century Kuba. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Very old mask made in parchment leather, cotton fabric and a wood frame, glass beads and cowrie shel

A group of four Kuba cloths. 20th century. Kuba. Democratic Republic of the Congo._x000D_ Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

A group of five Kuba cloths. 20th century. Kuba. Democratic Republic of the Congo._x000D_ Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

Group of three various African Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood masks, of various forms, including: pwoom itok with woven head covering featuring cowrie shells; possible kete; togeth

Group of three various African Kuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood masks, of various forms, including: pwoom itok with woven head covering featuring cowrie shells; possible kete; togeth

Heddle rod for narrow strip weaving, Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, West Africa, mid-20th century. Approximate size, 10" x 10.75” (frame). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip

Heddle rod for narrow strip weaving, Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, West Africa, mid-20th century. Approximate size, 10" x 10.75” (frame). PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip

African Kuba Flute, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, animal horn, cowrie shells and glass beads; h. 15 in., w. 2 3/4 in., d. 2 1/2 in.; on metal stand, overall h. 15 in. Provenance: Davis Gallery E

A Lele/ Kuba zoomorphic friction oracle. 20th century. Lele/ Kuba style. Democratic Republic of the Congo.Provenance: 1969, Parke-Bernet, NY.

A group of two African drums. 20th century. ++ Asante Ntan drum with breasts. Early 20th century. Asante. Ghana. ++ Kuba Congo drum. Kuba style. Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Five Kuba Fiber Textiles, DRC, Early/Mid 20th C. Including 4 Kuba shoowa cloth prestige panels of piled raffia, and one other woven fiber mat textile, Kuba People, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa

4 Kuba Shoowa Cloth Prestige Panels, Piled Raffia, Kuba People, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th C.Sizes: 1) 24"H x 24"W (61 x 61 cm); 2) 23"H x 20"W (58.5 x 51 cm); 3) 19"H x 16.25"W (48.5 x 41.5 c

4 Kuba Shoowa Cloth Prestige Panels, Piled Raffia, Kuba People, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th C.Sizes: 1) 24"H x 18"W (61 x 45.5 cm); 2) 23"H x 19.25"W (58.5 x 49 cm); 3) 23.5"H x 23.5"W (59.5 x

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths work by the Bushong. Nice, well-used example, 200" x 32" P

African horned helmet mask, Kuba people, Democratic Republic of the Congo, wood body and horns, embellished with cowrie shells, trade beads, and hammered gilt metal, accented by animal hair and woven

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, woven raffia cloth, with embroidered open circles (ngeentshy) and complex embroidered symbols on the border. Wonderful, very large examp

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Fine throughout with rich original patina and age-appropriate surface patina wear, old repair shown in photos. Handled Kuba cup, Democratic Republic of Congo. Originally

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an red-dyed and embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths worn by the Bushong, 224" x 30" PROVENANCE: F

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, a woven raffia skirt, red with black applied dye. Likely first half of the 20th century, 160" x 32" PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Phili

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths work by the Bushong. Very nice example. Likely first half

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, an embroidered woven raffia  ntshakishwepi, second up in the hierarchy of cloths work by the Bushong. Very nice example, 202" x 32" PROVENA

Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, cut-pile embroidered raffia textile, likely first half of the 20th century.Approximate size, 13" x 20" PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr