Figurally carved dignitary staff - D. R. Congo, Tabwa

wood, middle brown patina, remains of black pigment, carved with three human heads, collection number Linden Museum Stuttgart "43508 Urua H. Fonck" and "43508" at the backside, min. dam., fine cracks,

The top wood section divided into two parts by a metal band, the upper part with incised diagonal figures accentuated with metal tacks, the lower part with a kifwebe mask carved in high relief on a di

Carved wood staff with power figure (Nkishi) at top of staff above plaque with a pair of kifwebe masks, one upside down, and further down the staff another plaque with a second power figure carved in

Carved wood staff made all in one piece, the top with female figure carved in full round, attached to the plaque behind her just at the feet and shoulders, her body arched outwards, her hands cupping

The finial a female figure with hands resting on breasts, seated atop a shield with incised geometric decoration. A ring-carved section leads to a lower shield with relief carved lizard and incised de

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 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

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 very uncommon carved wooden dance mask with raised tribal scars and motifs and two animal like horns. Tabwa peoples, DRC/ Congo, Central Africa. The mask has a well handled and worn surface and meas

A Pende staff. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood. 38 1/4" x 2" x 1 1/2". Condition: includes stand. Some abrasions and cracks throughout. Provenance: James Stephenso

A group of Central African figures and masks. Wood. 20th century. ++ Yaka style janus figure. D. R. Congo. Beads, fiber. 26" x 4 1/5" x 1". ++ Songye staff. D. R. Congo. ++ Mask. 7 1/2" x 7" x 2 1/2".

Antique Carved Bracelet, D.R. Congo, Azande, Extensive amount of natural veins, Circular center rim and oval shaped outer rim of bracelet., Measurement: 3 1/2" L x 2 1/2" W, Weight: 1.7 OZ.

Kuba Peoples, group (6) carved objects, DR Congo, including a cup, flutes, a lidded box and a clyster on custom stand, 15.5"l (largest), 7"l (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Ph

20th C. Luba Style Carved Door. D.R. Congo. Well carved into 3 separate sections. Most likely made for the tourist trade. Size: 67 x 22 in.

Hemba Luba Figure. Carved wood. DR Congo. Size: 23"L (59 cm).

Lwalwa D.R. Congo carved wood mask, with protruding domed forehead, nose, and mouth, in a typical reddish brown wood patina of age and use, largest: 11"h x 8"w x 7.5"d. Provenance: Property from the e

Four African Lega carved mask pendants, D.R. Congo. 3"H x 2"W x 1 1/4"D (largest)

Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), carved wood Protective Fetish figure with head turned to the right, vegetable fiber pouch, darkened patina, 19.5"h x 4.75"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Ph

Kuyo, Zaire (DR Congo) carved wood mask with white kaolin and red pigment, 12"h x 7"w x 2.5"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Yaka, Zaire (DR Congo), carved wood Protective Fetish figure with burlap skirt and braided natural fiber necklace, darkened patina and red pigment, 18.5"h x 5.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Profess

Chibokwe/Chokwe People, Zaire (DR Congo), carved wood mask, darkened patina, 8"h x 6"w x 2.5"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

DESCRIPTION: Lega Figure. Angular legs tapering to the torso with truncated arms, the sloping shoulders supporting the head with scooped, heart-shaped facial plane, notched mouth and coffee-bean eyes.

Lega Peoples, tribal carved mask, ex-museum, DR Congo, carved and stained wood, oblong face, museum accession number to side edge, 9.25"h x 4.75"w x 1"d Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the

Yaka Peoples, large carved male figure, ex-museum, DR Congo, carved and painted wood with seashells, fur tuft, and braided wicker or reed anklet, on wooden stand, museum accession numbers to edge of s