Harp - Wood, Leather - Mangebetu - DR Congo

Wonderful harp from the Manbetu tribe of DR Congo. Harps and other stringed instruments are among the important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture signif

Probably Luba or Songte, DR Congo region. Late 1890s or later, well made 'trade' axe of a grooved hard wood with well worn leather wrapped, bound thread, and overlaid bands of colored strapped leather

Wood, leather and fiber cord. Mangbetu peoples, D. R. Congo, The body is covered with leather and has two resonance holes. The pegs and strings are well preserved. The expressive head is carved on the

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

Unique stool from the CHOKWE people of DR Congo. High quality wooden chair, beautifully carved with typical TCHOKWE motifs. This chair was used by the chief and is moved over by generation to generati

Interesting Mukyeem mask from DR Congo. The NGEENDE occupy the oriental marches of the Kuba kingdom. They have created a mask influenced by the Bushong, the mukyeem. It has a stylised elephant trunk o

Great Bushoong Bwoom Royal mask.This mask is generally called a Nyet mask. Horns were sometimes added to a mask for the image of power and strength.There are more than twenty different types of masks

Title: King ancestral figure - Wood - Ndengese - DR Congo Additional Information: Stylistic Ndengese King ancestral figure with nice varied patina. The stylistic similarities with the sculpture of the

Large Pende mask, named Pumbu Chiefs mask. Of the three masks belonging to the chiefly regalia of the Eastern Pende people, Pumbu is deemed the most dangerous and is reserved for only the most powerfu

Title: Nkisi triple faces mask - Nail, Wood - Bakongo - DR Congo Description: Striking Nkisi Bakongo mask from DR Congo with three faces. In order to stimulate and obtain a spirit`s protection, Kongo

Title: Stool – Wood – Luba – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: In many cultures throughout the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo the seats of leaders are important

DescriptionBeautifull stylistic Chihongo mask from the CHOKWE tribe, Angola.The most popular and best-known entertainment masks are Chihongo, spirit of wealth, and pwo, his consort. Gaunt features, su

Powerfull wooden Katanda figure from the Lega tribe of DR Congo. Within the context of the Bwami society one finds a number of fixed representations of important social themes. One is Katanda. Katanda

2 expressive masks made of wood and used in rituals and initiations. For every ceremonie the mask got new coloured pigments. Dimensions: 36 x 12 x 11 cm & 34 x 10 x 7 cm Weight: 405 & 271 gram Good us

Powerful Kumu mask from the Ituri rainforest of D.R. Congo. Kumu masks are among the most important objects in their culture. They are used by the Nkunda society of sorcerers who call upon the primord

Colorful wooden sun shield from the Songye tribe of DR Congo. This traditional Songye shield was not only used as a defensive weapon, but also used as decorative and ritual mask and has a lot of symbo

Title: Kete Mask – Wood – Kuba – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Stylistic wooden Kuba Kete mask from DR Congo. Good patina with traces of tribal use. The Kete people lived along the southe

Fine carved wooden broom with ancestor figure from the Yombe people, former Belgian Congo. Used during ceremonial purposes. The ancestor figure has a fine aged patina and a fine face expression. Condi

Title: Kidumu Pasport Mask (3)- Wood - Teke - DR Congo Description: Typical Kidumu pasport mask from the Teke community. In total 3 pieces This kind of masks were used in important meetings, at funera

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.

No Reserve! Title: Maternity figure – Wood – Yombe – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: The 300,000 YOMBE people are artistically prolific. Their maternity figures have a high pointed or round

No Reserve! Title: Ancestor figure – Wood – Teke – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: he figures carved by Teke are characterized by slightly bent legs, a columnar torso framed by arms bent a

No Reserve! Title: Ancestor figure – Wood – Kusu – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Beautiful male ancestor figure of the KUSU tribe from D.R. Congo. Kusu figures have the same kind of appea

(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