Rare Jonga Female Idol Ex Jean Pierre Hallet Collection

A rare and uncommon sculpture from a small ethnic group, seldom found on the market. This carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, reddish mineral pigments and a well weathered and wo

A carved wooden female sculpture with a highly stylized form, inset bead eyes and mouth, and a well handled and worn surface. lengola peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 22 x 8 inches and has

A carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features and kaolin clay pigments accenting the mask face. The Jonga are a small ethnic group in central Congo. They live to the south of the Mbole. Very

A Rare Old carved wooden divination idol knwon by the tribe as "kakishi". Such idols are used to carry out a form of divination practice by the Luba known as "Kashekesheke". Essentially, this is a rit

A Very rare and interesting old Bakongo figure, a magic fetish idol from a shrine. Bakongo peoples, Congo, central Africa. A very Rare type ,well carved. - Ex. Jean Pierre Hallet, La Jolla, CA. The fe

A rare old carved wooden ancestor effigy, a male and female riding "piggyback" with weathered and worn surface. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 24 inches tall . : Provenance: Ex Jean

A Wonderful old Gourd turned into a doll with articulated arms and carved stopper head and adorned with animal hide woven grass ropes. The gourd clearly has age and was likely used as a vessel before

A wonderfully exaggerated carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment accent and elongated facial features. Lengola peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 5.75 inches. Provenance: Th

A dramatic carved wooden mask accented with red mineral pigment and decorated with strong linear designs. The "nsembu" mask is used exclusively by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes

Large and fascinating Kumu peoples mask from The Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden mask with large open eyes and overall geometric form, accented opposing quadrants of red and white pigments, with

A Rare style of dance mask made from woven fiber, the mask itself in the form of a thick fiber hood with finely plaited basketry at the top in a horizontal band, the eyes also of woven fiber and attac

A very fine old and elegant carved wooden female ancestor idol with a deep golden honey colored patina from handling and signs of field use and wear. Rungo peoples, a sub group related to the Tabwa pe

A charming carved wooden mask with heavy kaolin clay painted surface and serene and simplistic facial features. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8.5 inches. A metal dis

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

A carved wooden mask with two faces and a kaolin clay pigment painted surface, attached raffia grass beard , signs of use. Lega peoples, Bwami secret society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 10

A very rare Old N'kisi Power or Magic fetish from the Songye peoples that was photographed in the field by C. Henaultin during a 1960's/1970's expedition. A scan of the exceedingly rare Field Photogra

A fine Yaka figure on with magic bundles, known as Phuungu, such idols were considered "power" figures. Carved wood and embellished with fetish bundles. The idol measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14 inches

A carved wooden female mother effigy with small child on her lap, holding on to her breast. The sculpture likely served as a element to a maternity shrine. The figure measures 15.5 inches tall. Luba p

This is a lovely antique hand made bark cloth with abstract tribal designs. A wonderful and rare work of art from the disappearing pygmy peoples. This cloth measures 32 x 23 inches. This cloth was fie

A carved wooden female mother effigy with small child on her lap, holding on to her breast. The sculpture likely served as a element to a maternity shrine. The figure measures 15.5 inches tall. Luba p

A very unusual and rare male and female effigies in terracotta clay of seated figures with well weathered surface. The clay idols measure 9 x 5 x 3.5 inches. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa.

Length: 1 15/16 inches (4.8 cm.) Circa 4th Millennium B.C. Ex. Haddad family collection, acquired in the early 1970's. Highly uncommon type being that of a female. With a dot motif in the pubic area,

East African wood knobkerrie with snake figure wrapped around shaft. 22.75\". Provenance: The estate of Jean-Pierre Hallet. Domestic S/H $40 + 1.5% insurance. Multiple purchases from this auction may

Baule (Ivory Coast) Fly-Whisk, male holding child and female figures. With wood figural handle, copper wire wrap. Dimensions: 14.25". Provenance: The estate of Jean-Pierre Hallet.