Ivory oracle ritual object - Lega - Africa DRC - mid

Ivory oracle ritual object - Lega - Africa DRC - mid 20th century - beautiful patinaRegion: AfricaPeriod: mid 20th centurySizes: L=250mmWeight (K): 0.135kgCondition: At first glance - patina of use -

A carved wooden shrine object with six ancestor faces decorated with circular designs and inset red glass. Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa.A very unusual example, the sculpture measures 26 x 14 inche

Antique African Lega Bwami Society Hat, DRC. Early/Mid 20th C. Woven plant fiber, buttons, beads and pair of claws. Provenance: Mythic Arts Africa, New York, 1991. Size Without Strap: 10.5'' x 7'' x 5

**First Time At Auction** Africa, East Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and West Africa, Cameroon, Kirdi people, both ca. early to mid 20th century CE. Two axes from the DRC, the longest with

Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An interesting example of a "kafigeledjo" (oracle figure) from the Ivory Coast. The figure is tall with abstract anthropomorphic

Lega Mask from Zaire, Vintage. Size: 11”2” x 7”w. Ships from Corona del Mar, CA. In West Africa, masks are considered sacred objects, reserved for use in rituals, ceremonies and init

A group of 4 African objects. A: DRC B,C: Ivory Coast D: West Africa, A: Kuba B,C: Baule D: West Africa. 20th century. Tallest (B): 19"h.Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX. In mo

Ca. mid 20thC. Very good with age appropriate surface patina wear, minor wood loss and age crack(s). Songye divination object; head atop open ring; flat feet on round plinth. DRC. Ex-Nooter coll.

Imposing Songye Kifwebe mask - Africa DRC - mid 20th century - Belgian CollegeRegion: AfricaPeriod: mid 20th centurySizes: H=570mm L=260mmWeight (K): 14.540kgCondition: At first glance - patina of use

Face mask Baule or Yaure peoples Ivory Coast, West Africa Early-mid 20th century Wood with pigments Dims: In very fine condition showing a lustrous, old surface and warm patina on the interior. Proven

Face mask (We peoples) Ivory Coast, West Africa. Early-mid 20th century. Wood with metal, fiber, shell and other organic elements; oil based paints. In very fine condition with minor losses from use a

African Lega Button Hat, DRC, Early/Mid 20th C. Woven plant fiber, buttons. On stand. Size: 4.5'' x 7'' x 7.5'' (11 x 18 x 19 cm); Height on Stand: 9" (23 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, S

a very rare and fascinating ritual Object from the Urhobo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. Measures 28 inches tall on wooden base.This is a ceremonial staff carved from a single piece of wood and featuring t

A Carved wooden Baule Blolo-Bian or Male Shrine Figure. Ivory Coast, West Africa. Provenance: Sothebys Arcade, NY, Mid 1980s. The figure measures 19.75 inches tall.

Western Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. mid 20th century CE. A gorgeous, hand-carved wooden kagle-type mask with exaggerated features and a striking visage. The face is comprised of a prominent

A unusual carved wooden mask featuring two mask faces painted with kaolin clay pigment with incised linear designs. Lega peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 14 inches tall x 7 inches

Western Africa, Ivory Coast/Mali/Burkina Faso, ca. mid 20th century CE. A charming wooden door carved with a relief image of a crocodile feasting upon a fish; incised lines around the bodies of both g

A very finely carved wooden mask with circular designs and a wonderful stylized form. lega peoples, Bwami society, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask measures 8 x 4.5 inches ( 11.75 inches on custom display

A group of three African objects. ++ A horned white faced animal mask, DRC, Lega style. 20th century. ++ A silver armlet with dangling decorations. Early 20th century. ++ A wooden monkey face mask, Ma

West Africa, Ivory Coast / Côte d’Ivoire, Senufo tribe, ca. mid 20th century CE. Elaborate assemblages of male figure with fiber around his legs and his shoulder. The mask plays a part at the buria

**First Time At Auction**West Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A wonderful carved wood passport mask presenting an expressive visage with an overhanging forehead, ta

Baule "Blolo Bla" Spirit wife, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Carved wood with raised scarrifications, elaborate coiffure, textile skirt attached. Mid 20th c. Size: 20.75'' x 3.75'' x 4'' (53 x 10 x 10 cm)

Large carved wooden male and female idol from the Lega peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden figure with male and female attributes as well as kaolin clay accented faces. the wood

West Africa, Liberia and Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The tear-d