KONGO PHEMBA MATERNITY SCULPTURE, AFRICAN ART

A Carved wooden effigy of a Mother and Child , known as a "Phemba" sculpture with inset glass eyes and small incised designs, The sculpture measures 9.25 inches tall.

A carved wooden female effigy of Mother & Child with a most unusual head turned off axis. The Mother has a painted black coiffure and is shown holding her infant on her lap while sitting legs crossed.

A carved wooden shrine idol of a mother and child , with inset glass eyes and embellished with metal studs, a well handled and worn surface patina suggesting age and handling. Yombe peoples, Congo, Af

A lovely carved wooden sculpture of a mother holding her infant child, seated cross legged and wearing ceremonial cap. Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, central Africa. The sculpture measures 18.5 inches tall

A carved wooden image of a Mother and child with a dramatic facial expression and some linear designs, bead and iron adornment. Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa.

A carved wooden image of a female shown seated cross legged and holding a child in her arms. Kongo peoples, Congo / DRC , Africa. The sculpture is heavily worn and well handled, this appears to be an

A Carved wooden Figure of a Mother and Child (Phemba)from the Yombe / Bakongo peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central, Africa. Such sculptures of a mother nursing her child may have been used to increase o

A Nice older carved wooden Mother with child or Maternity sculpture from the Kongo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with elaborate tattoo or scarification design

A finely crafted wooden maternity sculpture, featuring a well carved mother holding her child, the mother decorated with raised tribal scars ans she has inset glass eyes and chest cavity sealed with g

A carved wooden effigy of a Mother and her child from the Kongo peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. A well weathered vintage example with a striking face and overall nice form. Carved from a heavy dense wood.

A carved wooden sculpture of a Mother holding her child, with finely incised design and a wonderful polished surface. The sculpture measures 8.25 inches tall ( 10.5 inches tall on professional custom

Mutter-Kind-Figur, "phemba" Yombe, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Polsternägel. H 31 cm. Provenienz: Handel, Nordrhein-Westfalen. Der Symbolgehalt der Mutter-Kind-Darstellungen lässt sich auc

Mutter-Kind-Figur, "phemba" Yombe, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 41,5 cm. Provenienz: - Bruno Bischofberger, Zürich. - Eric Steinfels Auktionen, Zürich (1978). - Helmut und Marianne Zi

This is a very large and impressive wood sculpture from the Bamana (Bambara) peoples of Mali, West Africa. Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood with highly stylized features and style. F

This is a very finely carved wooden Mother and children sculpture from the Afo peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Such sculptures not only honor the Mother and maternity, they also relate to the origina

A Lovely carved wooden effigy of Pregnant Mother with elaborate tattoos and decorative elements. Kuba Dengese peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall ( 23.5 inches tall on profes

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a Mother with her two children on her lap, holding onto her breast. The Figure is Highly stylized and all carved from a single piece of wood and accented with indigo a

Carved from an incredibly heavy and dense wood with a dark well polished surface and featuring a bold and powerful form. The term nyeleni is derived from a traditional Bamana girl's name and has multi

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a mother with two children, showing a stylized face and form, with plenty of handling and wear. Luba or Zela Peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Dr Brian Healy estate

A very finely cast effigy of a Mother & child with a highly stylized crown, and raised crescent moon shaped designs on the torso with decorated pants and tribal tattoos on the face. Yoruba peoples, Ni

A Carved wooden female effigy with bold block like form, stylized features and a nice golden brown patina. Senufo peoples, Mali, Africa. The sculpture measures 21 inches tall.

A carved wooden image of an ancestor figure on the back of a tortoise. Such figures were likely carved as curio's for early travelers. Kongo peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa.This is an antique exa

A carved wooden effigy of a Mother and her children with highly stylized facial treatment and form. Carved from a dark dense wood, the sculpture measures 25 inches tall and is an uncommon find from th

This is a large and very finely carved old wooden sculpture featuring the image of a stylized Mother, he head looks slightly up to the heavens while her child clings to her back. Decorated with linear