Sold2023HEMBA Thumb Piano lamellophone sanza Mbira African Tribal Luba Musical Art 1307CONGO DRC HEMBA THUMB PIANO ( SANZA ) Quite rare, sanza are less common among the Hemba than among the Luba and Tabwa The Hemba live in eastern Congo DRC, between the Lualaba river (Congo river), to tSee Sold Price
Sold2023Superb LUBA Thumb Piano lamellophone sanza Mbira African Tribal Musical Art 1226CONGO DRC LUBA THUMB PIANO ( SANZA ) Superb musical instrument from the Luba tribe Some flaws, (at the neck, in particular) but it's probably the most beautiful I've ever met. Real instrument, you canSee Sold Price
Sold2018Rare Azande Thumb Piano in Human FormA very rare "sanza" a Thumb piano musical instrument in the form of a standing female figure, made of lightweight wood, dyed dark brown. Carved by the Azande peoples in the northern Congo. The hollowSee Sold Price
Sold2019AZANDE SANZA ANTHROPOMORPHIC FINGER PIANOA very rare "sanza" a Thumb piano musical instrument in the form of a standing male figure, made of lightweight wood. Carved by the Azande peoples in the northern Congo. The hollow body of the figureSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Azande Anthropomorphic Thumb Piano, African MusicA very fine "sanza" or Thumb piano musical instrument in the form of a standing male figure, made of lightweight wood. Carved by the Azande peoples in the northern Congo. The hollow body of the figureSee Sold Price
Sold2019Lamellophone "sanza" (thumb piano) - D. R. Congo,wood, 8 metal lamellas, sheet metal, abrus seeds, small original repairs backside, base M: 26,5 cm x 18 cm, M: 10,4 inch x 7,1 inch Provenance: Arno Henseler, Munich, Germany Lit.: Boulanger, FrancoisSee Sold Price
Sold2019Old Original Luba Thumb Piano Ex Moses Asch / FolkwaysThis is a very interesting old and original musical instrument from the Luba peoples of the Congo, Africa. A carved wooden Thumb Piano body ( The metal keys are all gone) that was decorated with severSee Sold Price
Sold202219th C. African Hemba Wood & Iron Mbira InstrumentCentral Africa, Dominican Republic of Congo, Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A mbira, also known as a finger harp, thumb piano, or sanza- a musical instrument and work of art popular throuSee Sold Price
Sold2017Group of three African items.A group of three African items. ++ Thumb piano (Sanza, mbira, kalimba). South Africa, Shona. Late 19th / early 20th century. ++ Ceremonial knife. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Possibly Konda. 20thSee Sold Price
Sold2022Antique African DRC Pende Sanza / Thumb PianoAntique African Pende Sanza / Thumb Piano. 19th C Wood and metal thumb piano from the Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola used in ritual ceremonies. Measures 41 cm L x 18 W. From a Montreal privateSee Sold Price
Sold20216 African Style Musical Instruments.A group of Six African Style Musical Instruments. ++ Congo Style Whistle. Wood. 6 3/4" x 2". ++ West African Style Thumb Piano. Wood, metal. 6" x 3 3/4" x 1 1/2". ++ A West African Style Slit Drum. WoSee Sold Price
Sold2018Azande Thumb Piano with Skull face on top, African ArtA carved wooden "M'bira" Thumb Piano with Skull mask on top. Azande peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask / musical instrument measures 21 x 8 inches. A metal display stand can be included for an additionaSee Sold Price
Sold2021Sanza figurative Luba / Zela - DRC Congo - African ArtTitle: Sanza figurative Luba / Zela - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Provenance/Additional Info: Widespread in Central Africa, this musical instrument or sanza consists of a sound box on which parSee Sold Price
Sold2018African, Angola, Chokwe Culture, 20Th Century.African, Angola, Chokwe Culture, 20th Century. Mbira Also Known As Sanza Are Works of Art In Africa. These Thumb Pianos Are Not Only Musical Instruments; They Are Also Aesthetically Impressive SculptuSee Sold Price
Sold20163 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.A group of three sanza thumb pianos, two with carved faces. Africa. 20th century. Largest: 8 1/4"l x 4"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Simpon inventory #6See Sold Price
Sold20163 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.A group of three sanza thumb pianos, two with a carved face and one with a geometric design. Africa. 20th century. Largest: 11"l x 5 3/4"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of MertSee Sold Price
Sold20163 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.A group of three sanza thumb pianos, two with linear motifs and one with a carved face. Africa. 20th century. Largest: 11"l x 6 1/4"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D.See Sold Price
Sold20175 African thumb pianos. 20th century.A group of 5 Congo thumb pianos. 20th century. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.See Sold Price
Sold2016Chokwe complex thumb piano.A thumb piano with a head finial attached to a gourd soundbox. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chokwe complex. 20th century. 7 3/4"h x 6"diam base. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the EstaSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Rare Luba Kalanga Shrine Idol Ex Kahan GalleryA Fine carved wooden sculpture with highly stylized facial features and a undeniable well handled surface patina. Luba / Kalanga peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. Provenance: Ex Leonard Kahan Gallery, NY,See Sold Price
Sold2018Three African Carved Wood Musical Instruments20th century, to include one Kalimba thumb piano with carved, figural heads; drum with incised decoration; and one African Stringed Kora with painted leather and incised decoration. This lot to be soSee Sold Price
Sold2019Rare Luba Songye Power Fetish Ex Schienberg CollectionThis is a rare western Luba Power figure with a strong Songye influence from the Congo, central Africa. The dark carved wooden idol has an oily patina, adorned with metal tacks, a power horn and ropeSee Sold Price
Sold2019A Very Rare Luba Prestige Staff Ex Al Gordon CollectionThis is a very fine and rare carved wooden Eastern Luba Chief's staff, accented with hammered aluminum and incised designs. Luba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. Provenance: Irwin Cernic, NY, acquired fromSee Sold Price
Sold2015A fine and rare Kasai Luba maskA fine and rare Kasai Luba mask, Luba of the Kasai; D.R. CongoThe unusual mask of massive form with high rounded forehead, narrow eyes and thick -shaped nose, the mouth simple and jutting, and squaredSee Sold Price
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May 09Hunt and Peck Estate Services, Inc.G. De L'Isle/Covens & Mortier Map Of Congo And The Country Of The Cafres$140
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