Two Luba 'Mboko' Figures

Two African Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood mboko (bowl bearing) figures; H: 16 1/2" (taller, approx.)

Luba Peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mboko Divining Figure, representing two women holding a covered bowl, which held the white clay used in devination. Roughly 9" x 16" x 5 1/2". Shrinkage cra

A very finely carved wood female effigy designed to forecast future events, this bowl bearer—known as a mboko (the name for the sacred vessel held by the figure) was carved from a single piece of

A Carved wooden female Designed to forecast future events, this bowl bearer—known as a mboko (the name for the sacred vessel held by the figure) Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The sculpture measures 1

Carved Luba Mboko Bowl Bearer Sculpture, from the Luba territory depicting bowl bearer known as mboko named for the sacred vessel held by figure; used condition wear/worn, nicks, chips, surface distre

A Very finely carved wooden female Bowl bearer sculpture with elaborate headdress and well polished patina. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 9 x 4.5 inches. ( 10.5 inches on custom bas

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

Large shrine figure has two containers that are used to purify medicine. Shows age and use wear. 30'' tall

A group of two figures. ++ A janus standing figure, DRC, Luba style. 20th century,. ++ A kneeling female figure, DRC, Kongo style. 20th century,. Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Esta

Two African Hemba/Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood ancestor figures; each of male form; H: 35 1/2" (taller, approx.)

Two African, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood pieces, including: vessel with seated female to lower; together with bound figure between two posts, possibly Hemba/Luba; H: 12 3/4" (

African, 20th century. Group of two carved wooden stools comprising of one Zimbabwe / Zambia geometric seat and one DRC Luba style with seated Janus figure. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. N

20th century, African, possibly Luba, Fang and or Senufo, two carved figures; one with snakes, one carved monkey, and three carved standing figures, one with feathers and cloth. This lot to be sold o

(lot of 3) African carvings consisting of a Luba Style, Central African standing female figure depicted with traditional characteristics; together with two standing female figures showing facial and b

A fine carved wooden divination bowl bearer female couple or Mboko, with two finely carved females shown seated across from one another and holding the diviners bowl. The two females both have serene

Luba Offering Bowl, ca. 1930's, wood bowl with two figures holding bowl. Lid has two carved lizards on top. Dimensions: 12" w x 7-1/4" H; Weight: 4 lbs. 8 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private collection, NYC

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

(7) West African carved wood figures, Includes style of Mumuye, Hemba, Ambete, and Luba, carved wood, some with woven fibers and other materials, two double torso figures, 11"h (smallest), 20"h (large

Group of four African Hemba/Luba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, carved wood figures; each standing, with incised detailing; one with braided raffia cap; H: 22" (tallest, approx.); two

wood, blackish brown patina, original repairs The stool shows two female and one male, respectively hermaphrodite caryatid figure with beard. The Songye share with the neighbouring Luba the same mythi

Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Luba / Kusu, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely hand-carved wooden statue of a seated female figure holding an offering bowl or cup known as an mboko. Highly sty

20th century African, circular stool, flat top seat, raised on two incised, curved supports with carved kneeling female figure on a round geometric base. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October

Luba/Akan-speaking peoples, Ghana, Congo, anecdotal scene, perhaps a staff-top, showing two opposing seated figures interacting, with tiny raised scarifications and other fine detailing, 8". Provenanc

Lot contains a carved wooden African folding chair, with carved designs of antelope, two figures, and bird, with lizard carving on back of chair, and a Luba Kibango Stake, metal rod for inserting into