Sold2023Katanda figure - Wood - Lega - DR CongoPowerfull 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. KatandaSee Sold Price
Sold2016Lega Carved Wood Figure, D.R. CongoDESCRIPTION: 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.See Sold Price
Sold2022King ancestral figure - Wood - Ndengese - DR CongoTitle: 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 theSee Sold Price
Sold2021Maternity figure – Wood – Yombe – DR CongoNo 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 roundSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ancestor figure – Wood – Teke – DR CongoNo 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 aSee Sold Price
Sold2021Ancestor figure – Wood – Kusu – DR CongoNo 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 appeaSee Sold Price
Sold2016Lot with a congo box, an ancient beettle and a fluteWood. Lega, D.R of Congo. 15 - 12 - 10cmSee Sold Price
Sold2023Power Figure - Wood - Babembe / Bembe - DR CongoPowerful ancestor figure from the Babembe people of DR Congo. Good aged patina with beautifull scarifications pn the belly. The function of Bembe art is said to be primarily concerned with contactingSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. DR Congo Lega Wood MaskCentral Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A delightful mask of an elegant human face. Narrow, small eyes and mouth surround a long, thin nose. TSee Sold Price
Sold2022Africa, Congo Lega Wood Figure. Size 12 inches high.Africa, Congo Lega Wood Figure. Size 12 inches high. Provenance: Ex. Sam Hilu collection, NYC.See Sold Price
Sold2016Early 20th C. DR Congo Wood Kneeling FigureDemocratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), probably Kongo peoples, early 20th century CE. This is a hand carved dark wood figure of a man kneeling with hands over his eyes; there are details oSee Sold Price
Sold2018African Lega Wood Figure, Congo. EstimatedAfrican Lega Wood Figure, Congo. Estimated more than 50 yrs old. African art is a term typically used for the art of Sub-Saharan Africa. A few of the most popular traditional African art was producedSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Kalebwe Type Songye Nkisi FigureEarly 20th C. Kalebwe Type Songye Nkisi Figure. D.R. Congo. Wood with sheet and forged copper; brass tack and fiber. The figure shows disintegration and old insect damage, especially along the left siSee Sold Price
Sold2021Sakimatwematwe Lega wood figure - DRC Congo - AfricanTitle: Sakimatwematwe Lega wood figure - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Provenance/Additional Info: Combined with a notion of foresight, this African sculpture Sakimatwematwe (Multi-heads) forms aSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Lega, Zaire (DR Congo), Wood Ceremonial MaskLega, Zaire (DR Congo), wood ceremonial mask, darkened patina, white pigment with mineral deposits, 8.75"h x 6.75"w x 2"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold20201945 AFRICAN TRADE, DENGESE CARVED WOOD HALF FIGURE1945 AFRICAN TRADE DENGESE CARVED WOOD HALF FIGURE, KUBA, DR CONGO An exceedingly rare, nicely carved half-figure, with head, arms, and torso only. The figure has deeply incised decorative scarring oSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), Carved Wood Protective FetishSongye (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 PhSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Kuba Ppl Colonial Figure in PrayerEarly 20th C. Kuba Ppl Colonial Figure in Prayer. D.R. Congo. Wood with metal. Height: 8 in. (custom steel mount). In very good condition, overall; slight abrasions to high points. Medium brown aged pSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Yaka, Zaire (DR Congo), Carved Wood Protective FetishYaka, 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 ProfessSee Sold Price
Sold2024Ancestor figure - Wood - Mangbetu - CongoStylistic ancestor figure from the Mangbetu tribe of DR Congo. The figure has a typical high fan-shaped hairstyle and its body adorned with tattoos, the ideal of MANGBETU beauty. Mangbetu art is famouSee Sold Price
Sold2024Kipoko figure - Wood - Pende - CongoGreat Kiphoko figure from the Pende tribe of DR Congo.The Pende people who are mostly farmers form about sixty little kingdoms, each comprising several clans and each headed by a chief whose main funcSee Sold Price
Sold2024Power Figure - Wood, Horn - Songye - CongoAuthentic Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces likSee Sold Price
Sold2023Figure - Wood - Songye - CongoVery interesting Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Good condSee Sold Price
May 10Ray's Premier AuctionKuba People Style Carved Wood Figure, South-western of Democratic Kongo, Central Africa$25
