Luba Female Wooden Stool

A very finely carved wooden stool with female ancestor support. The female caryatid figure standing on a circular base and supporting a circular stool of equal size on her head and hands, the figure s

to include a Luba stool with a female figure in the form of a caryatid; a likely Chockwe stool; and Hehe stool. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 16 in. (the tallest) Fr

Dem. Rep. of Congo, Africa,20th Century Round top carved low stool with female and male human form columns over round base. Wood From the collection of an Uxbridge, Massachusetts estate. Approx. 16 1/

Carved from a hard wood featuring a lovely female ancestor carved in support of the stool seat. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Stool measures 11.25 x 8.25 inches.

A carved wooden stool, DRC, Luba. 20th century. 23 ½"h.. In most cases the date is a 20th century attribution is an indication of stylistic origin and not a exact date of creation. Unless stated in t

LUBA CONGO WOODEN FEMALE FIGURE ON A GOURD, 28"

A Luba stool with female caryatid. Luba. Central Africa. 16" x 10" x 11 1/2". Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition, free from damage o

A finely carved wooden effigy of a Luba female with raised scar patterns carved in relief traditional pose and headdress, well handled surface patina. The Luba people say that only a woman's body is s

A very finely carved wooden stool(?) with male and female supports and a well handled surface patina. The figures were carved in a colon style and have western style regalia. The Stool measures 20.5 i

A carved wooden stool with a bold female effigy supporting the seat, with stylized face , raised scarifications and strong arms as side supports. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Stool measures

A Finely carved wooden female image from the Luba peoples of the Congo, DRC , central Africa. Carved from a dense heavy wood with stylized features, a lovely example. Measures 22.25 on custom base.

A Very Fine and Rare Lobi stool by Sakire Kanbire of Gaoua known as the Master of Gaoua. An elegant carved wooden stool with janus Male and female faces and a well worn and well handled surface. The F

A elongated and elegant carved wooden female effigy shown seated on stool with hands to knees. Bamana peoples , Mali, Africa. the figure measures 20 x 5.5 inches. Provenance: Dr. Brian Healy estate, N

A highly stylized carved wooden female fertility sculpture from the Luba peoples of the Congo, Africa. The figure measures 22 inches tall.

A very finely carved wooden stool, made from a dense and heavy wood. Despite their functional form, royal stools are never used for sitting They serve as metaphorical, not literal, seats of kingship.

A carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment and a wonderfully exaggerated form. Such masks are quite rare and were danced opposite of Luba Animal masks. Provenance: Ex Stewart Warkow collection, NYC

A very old and interesting carved wooden female effigy with well worn and well weathered surface, a finely carved coiffure, and shown seated on a wooden stool, perhaps a tribute to a Queen Mother or i

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Very good with age cracks and original rich dark patina. Minor wood loss at edges, age-appropriate wear. Ex-Nooter coll.

A finely carved vintage to antique wooden female effigy with stylized form and well handled surface patina. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. From a Private Philadelphia collection. The figure measures 11.

A very old and interesting carved wooden female effigy with well worn and well weathered surface, a finely carved coiffure with burden on top, a Pottery vessel, and shown seated on a wooden stool with

Carved wooden sculpture of a female ancestor holding a large bowl above her head and shown seated on a lion with open mouth, perhaps a divination vessel. The entire sculpture shows age and wear and a

Stool is vintage and wooden. Wooden structure of stool is brown mahogany toned. Stool has 6 wooden feet. Top of stool has intricate hand painted detail depicting 2 male & 2 female figures outdoors. St

Carved wooden Divination vessel with two females shown supporting bowl atop their head and with highly stylized form and intricate incised designs. Mboko are traditionally used as divination tools and

This is a most unusual and interesting wooden stool from the Baga peoples of Guinea, West Africa. carved from a single piece of dense heavy wood and featuring a kneeling female figure as the central s