Fly Whisk from the Congo, Africa, Mangbetu people

Vintage Mangbetu whisk with Ancestor head on handle and accented with cowrie shells , from the Congo, Africa. This Vintage whisk has a very well worn and well handled surface patina, note the well wor

This is a Female Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a golden honey colored light wood in female form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures

An antique hand hammered metal blade in highly stylized form with well worn wooden handle. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The Blade measures 15.25 x 7 7.5 inches.

This is a Male Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a hard wood in male form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures hands are behind her back

A very handsome terracotta clay vessel featuring a wonderful chief sculpture on top holing a staff and sword. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The vessel measures 27.5 x 11 inches wide ( 24 inches aro

A lovely and finely crafted Terracotta vessel with elegant female shown holding a small water vessel. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa.Measures 24 x 10 inches.

A Very old Iron blade knife with stylized form and a well worn wooden handle. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The Knife was previously in the collection of George Ehrlich. New York. The Knife measure

A very fine old pair of royal currency knives in the form of plants with two birds on top. The blades of wrought iron with painted white accents. Mangbetu peoples, Drc/ Congo, Africa. The Knives measu

Wonderful 20th century figurative terracotta vessels built by mangbetu peoples, DRC. The figures show extensive scarification, have elongated heads and a handles in back 8" D x 17 1/2" H, 16 1/4" H, 1

A Carved wooden slit drum or gong with half moon shape, handle and embellished with metal tacks and anthropomorphic ancestor head. Mangbetu peoples, Congo/ DRC/ central Africa. The drum has a well han

This is a very finely crafted terracotta vessel hand made by a Potter among the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo , DRC , Africa. This is a large vessel, known as a "Nembwo" is considered a large decorati

This is a very finely crafted terracotta vessel hand made by a Potter among the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo , DRC , Africa. This is a large vessel, known as a "Nembwo" is considered a large decorati

This is a vintage wood sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture features a elongate head from cranial deformation, a tradition practiced by the Mangbetu until the

This is a very finely crafted terracotta vessel hand made by a Potter among the Mangbetu peoples of the Congo , DRC , Africa. This is a large vessel, known as a "Nembwo" is considered a large decorati

A lot of four wooden Tribal Art sculptures from the Congo / DRC, Africa. Including a Teke Fly Whisk, a Kuba enema tube, and two Lega figurines - all ex Ken Adelman (Former US Assistant Ambassador to t

a rare old Mangbetu peoples Pipe Bowl or Stove from the Congo, central Africa.Carved wood sculpture with energetic pose and face, incised facial designs, swept up coiffure and lovely golden honey colo

A Very rare, old and interesting set of early busts from the Mangbetu peoples of The Congo (DRC) Central, Africa. This is a rare set of male and female sculptures, perhaps as early as turn of the cent

A finely crafted terracotta vessel in creme color with wonderful oval designs and incised motifs, ribbed neck and overall decorated surface. Mangbetu or Zande peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The

Rare style of Bamun royal Flywhisk, human hair, old beads, brass covered face, Bamun or Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Celesten collection, New York.

A finely crafted terracotta vessel painted black with wonderful oval designs and incised motifs, ribbed neck and overall decorated surface. Mangbetu or Zande peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The v

**Originally Listed At $400** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine spear featuring a slender wooden handle with 7 petite metal ringlets a

A very finely carved faceted cylindrical shaft with opposed faces beneath in classical form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. This staff likely served as a fly whisk handle or possibly a prest

West Africa, Ivory Coast / Cote D'Ivoire, Baule peoples 20th century, royal chieftains flywhisk of the Baule peoples a subgroup of the Akan people from Ghana in West Africa. Carved wood with horse hai

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngombe chiefdom, ca. 19th to 20th century CE; Mangbetu or Zande peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A fine pair of iron weapons from central Africa. Fir