LUBA PEOPLE ZAIRE EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Property of Lynn University to benefit the Library Renovation Fund LUBA PEOPLE ZAIRE First half 20th century Face MaskCarved wood face mask with underlying white kaolin with red ochre, dorsal fin on f

African Tribal Art: Luba People, Zaire, Moon Mask, 19th/20th Century. Carved wood stained Sienna-brown and black, with incised details enhanced with pigment. Moon masks would have primarily danced in

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba or Hemba (Bahemba) peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden fetish figure with a classic Luba/Hemba (the two groups live near eac

Caryatid neckrest Luba peoples D.R.Congo, Central Africa Early-mid 20th century Wood with blackened surface and shiny patina Dims: In very fine condition with old, slightly abraded areas along the hig

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba or Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A prestige axe known as a kibiki or a kasolwa, with a forged-iron blade fitted into a thin s

Hand carved wood figural headrest, Luba peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid 20th century, having an elliptical top surmounting adorsed figures of crouching pregnant women, resting on a

Democratic 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 o

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Luba people with this striking African Kifwebe wood carved ceremonial mask. Dating back to the early 20th century, this tribal artifact measures 1

African Tribal Art: Songue people, Zaire: Kifwebe Mask. Carved wood, Incised decorations polychromed with brown, blue, sienna and kaolin clay pigments. Early 20th century. Impressive shapes, the nose

Luba Peoples, (Democratic Republic Of Congo,) Carved Wood Prestige Stool (Kipona), Early To Mid 20th C., H 13.5" Depth 9" | Despite their functional form, royal stools are never used for sitting, but

Late 19th to early 20th century. Four early 20th Dan old masks in lot. Kuba peoples or Luba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. 15 inches x 11 inches. Good condition.

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire), probably Kuba or related peoples (Dengese, Shoowa, Tetela), early 20th century CE. A beautiful pedestal bowl, hand-carved from wood w

Extraordinary Woman's Ceremonial Sarong/Tapis, Kauer People, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia. Opened tube skirt, cotton, metal thread and mirror work.ξ Very heavy. Early 20th century or earlier. Size:

African Kuba Ceremonial Headdress, Zaire, Early 20th C. Coiled raffia hat with raffia pom-pons. On stand. Size: 15'' x 10'' x 10'' (38 x 25 x 25 cm); Height on stand: 26" (66 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner

African Kuba Cloth Ceremonial Skirt. 7 panels sewn together, raffia, applique. Zaire, early 20th c. Size: 174'' x 34'' (442 x 86 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

African Kuba Cloth Man's Ceremonial Skirt. Raffia, intricate applique with arrow patterns, Zaire, early 20th c. Size: 210'' x 34'' (533 x 86 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

African Kuba Cloth Ceremonial Skirt. With checkered pattern. Zaire, early 20th c. Size: 182'' x 27'' (462 x 69 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, early 20th century CE. A hand-carved, dramatic wood colonial figure of a man wearing a pith helmet and bandoliers riding a horse. Extensive details abound, from w

Three African Kuba Cloths. Including: a ceremonial skirt and two skirt/prestige panels, Zaire, early 20th c. Sizes: 1) 146'' x 31'' (371 x 79 cm); 2) 25'' x 29'' (64 x 74 cm); 3) 24.5'' x 30'' (62 x 7

Two Highly Detailed African Kuba Cloths. Woman's ceremonial skirts, one with border, Zaire, early 20th c. Sizes: 1) 52.5'' x 13'' (133 x 33 cm); 2) 58'' x 21'' (147 x 53 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estat

Nigeria, Idoma peoples, early 20th century CE. This is a really fun mask, one of my favorite pieces in the auction. It is a handcarved, painted wood roughly cylindrical head with an animal perched ato

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, early 20th century CE. A forged iron staff topped with a ring of small peacock-like birds standing around a central bird on an iron ring. The birds are stylized b

West African Flatweave, Fulani People, Early 20th C. Wool, cotton. 4'8'' x 14'1'' (142 x 429 cm). 9 lbs.

A royal stool, Luba, early 20th century. 19-1/2" H; 14 lbs. 5 oz. Provenance: Ex private collection, New York, NY