Pierced Pende Mask with Scarification and Headdress
Fine Pende mask, a beautiful mask; the mouth, eyes and rim pierced; scarification to cheeks and forehead; attached natural-fibre headdress to top and a fine original patina of red, white and black pigment. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Length 25.5 cm.…
Ngabaka Bird Mask from Congo
A Ngabaka bird mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, 19th century. Used in rite of passage ceremonies. Carved from a lightwood, this mask depicts a bird with a large hooked beak. The mask has a rounded head and a wide neck, the neck features two chevrons,…
Songye Kifwebe Mask from Democratic Republic of Congo
A large & fine Songe Kifwebe mask, the grooved pattern on the face of the mask is a common characteristic of a Kifwebe mask from the Songye tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo in central sub-Saharan Africa. The white paint in the grooves symbolizes…
Congo Colonial Fetish Figure
Congo Colonial figure This figure has small, well-defined features to head and face, an elongated neck and body; the arms are carved free of the body and end in hands resting to the side; the legs have slightly bent knees; the chest has a hollow for…
Lega Ivory Mask "Skull of My Father"
A Lega ivory mask, this Lega mask is known as lukungu lwa tata, which literally means 'Skull of My Father'. on fitted metal stand, Democratic Republic of Congo. Provenance: Xanadu gallery, San Francisco 1980/90s, South American Private Collector, height…
Ngbaka Mask from Democratic Republic of Congo
A Ngbaka mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ngbaka or Mbaka are a small ethnic group of roughly 300,000 people. This mask is captivating in both its artistry and presence. A short and rounded forehead leads into long and concave orbital plane with…
Yaka Hardwood Mask with Engravings
A finely carved Yaka mask, Congo. Carved and engraved hardwood (with custom stand). Provenance: Old collection number on the back. Approx. length 74 x 22 cm
Kusu Male Figure
Kusu Figure. Carved wooden male figure with arms resting on abdomen. Heart-shaped facial plane, raised features and scarification to cheeks. Democratic Republic of Congo. Height 20.5 cm. Width 7 cm
Yombe Maternity Figure with Child on Lap
A Phemba maternity figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Yombe figures were often placed upon shrines to honour ancestral mothers. This figure is carved from wood and has a rich brown patina. The female figure is bare-breasted, she sits with her legs…
Kuba Kete Mask from Meneghelli Collection
Kete mask, Kuba people, South East Democratic Republic of Congo, Ex Vittorino Meneghelli collection
Songye Kifwebe Mask: Carved Wood with Pigments
Songye Kifwebe mask. Dr Congo. Carved wood with ohre pigments. Height 43 cm
Lega Wood Mask with Pigment and Kaolin
Lega mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, pigment, kaolin. 37 cm height
19th Century African Iron Songe Axe with Snakeskin Handle
A 19th century African iron Songe axe, probably Ngongo tribe, Congo. It has a wooden handle sheathed in snakeskin. Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane Auckland, 2007. Previously purchased in in Belgium during the 1880 period by Meister Doctor Joachim H…
19th Century Congo Standing Figure
Congo figure 19th century standing figure, one extended arm, raised facial features, top knot to head, bound with early trade cloth. Mid brown dry patina, traces of black pigment. Height 30 cm. Width 9 cm
Bembe Initiation Mask from Congo
A Bembe mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, likely used during the initiation period for adolescent boys who must go through a series of rituals and tasks inorder to become a man. The mask is made from a single piece of wood and comprises of four planes.…
Luba Kifwebe Mask from DRC
A Luba kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, kifwebe masks are used in initiations and played a role in establishing order in society, they were also used to cleanse the village from benevolent spirits. This mask is carved from wood and has a small…
Kongo Nail Power Figure: Mystical Art from Congo
Kongo Nail Power Figure, carved wood, iron and glass, Democratic Republic of Congo, 31 cm high
Mangbetu Ebony Busts: Traditional Beauty from Central Africa
A pair of impressive Central African ebony busts, the male and female with traditional hairstyles and facial scarification, from the Uele district on the border of Oubangui in French Equatorial Africa and the Belgian Congo, Mangbetu tribe. Height 38 cm…
Hemba Janus Figure: Male and Female in Harmony
Hemba Figure. Kabeja a Janus statue representing a male and female figure, hands resting on abdomens, the raised coiffure hollowed at the top, coffee bean shaped eyes under raised eyebrows. Rich patina. Dem Republic of Congo. Height 28.5 cm. Width 9 cm
19th Century African Iron Songe Axe with Copper Sheathed Handle
A 19th century African iron Songe axe, probably Ngongo tribe, Congo. Wooden handle sheathed in copper. Four heads in the iron work. Provenance: Purchased from Dunbar Sloane Auckland, 2007. Previously purchased in in Belgium during the 1880 period by…
African Goddess Boundary Marker from Congo
A 19th century African boundary marking female God figure. Discovered on the edge of a village in the Congo. Comes with stand. Height 150 cm (including stand)
Congo Male God Figure with Stand
A 19th century African boundary marking male God figure. Discovered on the edge of a village in the Congo. Comes with stand. Height 154 cm (including stand)
Songye Female Moon Mask
A Western Songye kifwebe mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo. This female kifwebe mask is carved from a single piece of wood with heavy linear incisions. Female masks are associated with the moon and are worn for moon rituals as well as during funerals…
A Songye kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved wood with black and white pigment. Provenance: Dame Jenny Gibbs collection, length 98 cm
Kuba Ceremonial Mask with Polychrome Finish
A Kuba ceremonial mask, carved wood, shell, glass beads, metal, fibre and hair, with remains of polychrome finish, South Eastern Congo, 45 cm high
Jens Quistgaard Teak Ice Bucket with Lid
A Congo lidded ice bucket by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, in teak with plastic insert, designed by Quistgaard in 1955. Manufacturers stamp to base, height 50 cm, diameter 22 cm
Lele African Double Sided Face Mask with Stand
A fine African double sided face mask, carved wood, natural woven fibre, shell and beads, Lele tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo, with stand, 57 cm high
Dark Patina Lega Ivory Figure from Congo, 1950s
A Lega ivory figure, stained with palm oil to give dark patina, collected in 1950's, Congo, Africa. Provenance: on document, height 21 cm
Hemba Fertility Figure with Beads
A Hemba fertility figure Democratic Republic of Congo, the standing naked figure with angular face with hands placed on the breasts. Embellished with a strand of yellow beads, 26 cm height
Loba Headrest from Congo
A Loba headrest, Democratic Republic of Congo, this headrest would have been used by the owner to elevate the head and protect the hairstyle of the wearer. Carved from a single piece of wood. This headrest has a concave rectangular top that is supported…
Songye Fetish Figure with Carved Body and Cap
Early African Congo fetish figure. Songye wood figure with hatch carved body and cap. Losses to fibre adornments of head and shoulders. Green pigment traces. Height 70 cm
Lega Initiation Mask from Congo
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Used in initiation ceremonies in the Bwami society. The Bwami society is a centuries old voluntary society which promotes peace among the Lega who have no centralised state or regional authoritative roles. Lega…
Bena Lulua Maternity Figure
A Bena Lulua maternity figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, carved from a single piece of wood. This figure depicts a kneeling woman holding her child at her side. Her stomach is large and round and she has an exagerated bellybutton. A yonic symbol…
Large Songye Mask with Woven Cape, Congo
Songye Mask of large proportions decorated with a series parallel incisions on the face and equipped with a woven fibre cape piece at rear, Congo. Mounted on wooden stand. 46 cm
Framed Kuba Textile from Congo
A framed Kuba textile, Democratic Republic of Congo, made from woven raffia. Used for dance skirts, prestige, or currency. Framed behind glass. Textile 56 cm x 520 mm, frame 71 cm x 70 cm
Hemba/Luba Congo Monkey Mask - 23 cm
An African monkey mask from the Congo. Used by the Hemba/Luba tribe. Length 23 cm
Crested Wood Songye Mask from Congo
A crested helmet wood Songye mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, the antique mask with high sagittal crest, light engraving and bands of natural pigment, on display stand, 47 cm high (mask only)
Pende Mask: Triangulated Face with Woven Raffia Coiffure
Pende mask Democratic Republic of Congo, with high forehead and triangulated face with downcast eyes and open mouth barring teeth and woven raffia coiffure, 26 x 20 cm
Hemba Male Ancestor Figure: Symbol of Authority and Continuity
Small Hemba male ancestor figure or Singiti, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Hemba sculptural tradition is devoted mainly to representation of male ancestors and the style and pose of this example is typical - hands on hips and stomach protruding.…
Lega Bwami Initiation Mask
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. Used in initiation ceremonies for the Bwami society. The Bwami society is a centuries old voluntary society which promotes peace among the Lega who have no centralised state or regional authoritative roles. Lega…
Hemba Figure on Calabash
A Hemba figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved from wood. Torso resting on a calabash and is held to place with fibre cord and bitumen. Height 26 cm, width 13 cm, depth 12.5 cm
Ngombe Bantu Executioner's Sword
Ngombe Bantu tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Executioner's sword. 20th century. Primarily used in ceremonies. 65 cm long
Kuba Mask with Geometric Patterns and Feathered Coiffure
A Kuba mask Democratic Republic of Congo, the oval face painted with geometric patterns and with circular pierced eyes. Elaborately woven coiffure with attached feathers, 38 x 24 cm
Yaka Kholuka Mask with Gun-Toting Figure & Feathers
Yaka People Kholuka Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Painted wood, plant fibre & feathers, human face surrounded by raffia, high rising cap surmounted by figure of a man holding a gun & topped with feathers. Height 95 cm. Provenance: Estate Of Ray…
Yaka Ancestor Figure with Beads
A fine Yaka ancestor figure Congo. Carved and engraved hardwood and beads (with custom stand). Approx. length 42 cm
Ekonda Botolo Chief's Hat
Ekonda 'Botolo' Chief's hat, Democratic Republic of Congo, in a layered conical form with a central brass disc, height 33 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Ray Hughes
Pende Tribal Mask: African Wood Carving
A Pende tribal mask, carved wood and fibre, Congo, African origin, 122 cm high
Kuba Raffia Textile in Glass Frame
A framed Kuba textile, Democratic Republic of Congo, made from woven raffia. Used for dance skirts, prestige, or currency. Framed behind glass. Textile 49.5 cm x 55 cm, frame 71 cm x 70 cm
African Dan Bird Mask for Protection
An African Dan bird mask, from the Congo and used for protection, on metal and wood stand. Height 43 cm.
Framed Kuba Raffia Textile from Congo
A framed Kuba textile, Democratic Republic of Congo, made from woven raffia. Used for dance skirts, prestige, or currency. Framed behind glass. Textile 36 cm x 67 cm, frame 54.5 cm x 83 cm
African Ironwood Tobacco Box with Male Interlocking Figures
An African Ironwood lidded tobacco box from the Congo. Male interlocking figures are carved to body. Provenance: Mildred Tice was a missionary from Pennsylvania in the Congo. She returned to the USA in 1935. Height 14.5 cm
Hemba Ancestral Male Figure
A Hemba ancestral figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Hemba figures are typically devoted to the representation of male ancestors. Hemba people understand that ancestors live in a realm separate from the living but are able to watch over the living in…
Congo Figure Stool with Scarification
An African Congo figured stool, the standing figure supporting the disc slab 'seat' upon its head supported by its hands, scarification detail. Height 46.5 cm
Mbole Currency Anklet from Congo
Mbole currency anklet, copper alloy from the Democratic Republic of Congo, displayed on stand, height 27 cm
Songye Mounted Mask with Miniature Ornaments
Songye tribe Bantu ethnic group ritual mounted mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, the miniature mounted mask mounted on woven cane and surrounded by cowrie shells, bone and gourds and miniature amulets, 34 cm diameter
Congo Ebony Drummer Statue
An African ebony female statue Beating drum from the Congo. Split to hair. Provenance: Mildred Tice was a missionary from Pennsylvania in the Congo. She returned to the USA in 1935. Height 28 cm
Loba Headrest with Scarified Female Figure
A Loba headrest, Democratic Republic of Congo, this headrest would have been used by the owner to elevate the head and protect the hairstyle of the wearer. Carved from a single piece of wood. A concave rectangular top with metal nails around the edges.…
Vintage Hemba Dance Mask on Custom Base
Vintage Hemba dance mask. Congo, Africa. On custom-made base of high quality, height 21 cm (each)
Lega Tribal Sculpture from Congo, Brossett Collection
A Lega figural tribal sculpture, carved wood, Congo region, ex Brossett Collection, 55 cm high
Worlley Game Board from Yacouba Tribe, DRC
A Worlley game board, Yacouba tribe, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved from wood, this games board has a grid of 32 square compartments, at the bottom of the board is one large raised square dish. The top of the board has a carved head. Length 75 cm,…
Sikasingo Male Figure from DR Congo
A Sikasingo figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved from wood in a smooth dark patina. The figure depicts a standing male with an oval face, a long neck, square shoulders, a short body and bent knees. The figure stands on a small square base. Height…
Kuba Pipes: 19th Century Congo Carvings
Three carved wooden Kuba pipes, Congo, 19th century, the largest 54 cm long
Lega Initiation Mask from Congo
A Lega mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, used in initiation ceremonies in the Bwami society. Lega masks are not often worn on the face, they are adorned on different parts of the body or hung for display. Carved from wood and coloured with white and…
Songye Fetish Figure with Horn and Red Beads
A Songye fetish figure, Democratic Republic of Congo. Carved from wood, the figure is depicted holding its large stomach and its feet form a circular base. The figure has a single horn to the upper and wears a necklace of red beads and a skirt of red…
Luba Headrest from Democratic Republic of Congo
A Luba headrest, Democratic Republic of Congo. The Luba are a Bantu speaking people located in the south central Democratic Republic of the Congo. This headrest would have been used by the owner to elevate the head and protect the hairstyle of the wearer.…
Kumu Initiation Mask from Congo Rainforest
A Kumu mask, Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kumu people inhabit the Ituri rainforests in the eastern part of the Congo. Masks in Kumu society are used in initiation ceremonies for coming of age. Carved from wood this mask in an oval shape with blocking…
Ekonda Botolo Chief's Woven Hat with Brass Disk
Ekonda 'Botolo' chiefs hat, Democratic Republic of the Congo, woven, layered conical form with central brass disk, height 33 cm. Provenance: Estate of ray Hughes.
Congo Fetish Figure with Snake and Nails
An African carved wood fetish figure, standing man with snake, painted face and studded with nails. Congo. Height 55 cm
Congo Male Drummer Statue
An African wooden male statue Beating drum from the Congo. Provenance: Mildred Tice was a missionary from Pennsylvania in the Congo. She returned to the USA in 1935. Height 38 cm
Congo Wooden Ancestor Figure, Mid 20th Century
A wooden ancestor figure, Dem. Republic of Congo, mid 20th century 66 cm high
African Tribal Paddle Form Figural Staff
African Tribal Ceremonial Paddle Form Figural Staff, possibly Luba, Dr Congo. Loss to female figure's breasts. Length 139 cm
Congo Tribal Weaving Stick Tops on Metal Stands
Tribal weaving stick tops, carved wood and trade bead, Congo origin, both mounted on metal stands, the larger 31 cm high overall
Congo Fetish Sculpture
A tribal fetish sculpture, carved wood with nails, shell and fibre, Congo origin, 80 cm high
Congo Wood Mask with Swollen Eyes
An African Congo carved wood mask, with white pigment painted face, swollen 'coffee bean' eyes. With display stand, height 27 cm.
Tabwa Ancestor Figure from Congo
Tabwa ancestor figure. Congo, Africa (1928-2006). Ex Kurt Hoesli collection, Switzerland, height 36 cm
Congo Fetish from Michael Green Collection
Unknown fetish, possibly Congo, early 20th century. Provenance: ex-Michael Green collection. Michael Green was a wealthy South African collector who moved to Tasmania after several decades of amassing an extensive collection of African Art, including…
Congo Fetish Sculpture: Tribal Art Masterpiece
A tribal fetish sculpture of carved wood, shell, nails and fibre, Congo origin, 74 cm high
Lega Bird Mask with Old Paint Remains
A Lega bird mask, long hook beak type beard, pronounced nose, eyes and forehead. Old paint remains to the eyes. (Lega peoples are situated in the Congo). 17 cm x 36 cm.
Elaborate Chokwe Ancestor Figure from Congo
Chokwe ancestor figure. Congo. Finely carved with elaborate hairdo. Ex Kurt Hoesli collection, Switzerland, height 39 cm
Teke Fetish Figure with Scarification and Textile Wrapping
A Teke fetish figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo, old painted textile wrapping and scarification to the face, height 48 cm.
Teke Male Figure with Pronounced Features
A carved Teke male figure, depicting holding his belly, pronounced facial features (the Teke peoples situated in the Congo). Height 32 cm
Ngombe Poto Currency Sword Knife - 70cm
Ngombe Poto tribe Democratic Republic of Congo. Currency sword knife. Blade in good and untouched condition. 70 cm length
Konda Double-Edged Sword with Heavy Pitting - 53cm
Konda tribe Democratic Republic of Congo sword, double edge blade. Rust and some heavy pitting. 53 cm length
Timber Hilted Congo Machette with Incised Blade
An Upper Congo Machette, with timber hilt and incised blade,
Central African Malady Mask
Central African Malady mask. Carved wood, with peripheral tassel holes. Label from Sidewalk gallery attrib. Republic of Congo origin. Wood. Height 31 cm
Mangbetu Currency Knife
Mangbetu Democratic Republic of Congo Currency knife - Trombash, early 20th century. Iron, bone, surface rust and some pitting. 38 cm length
Zande Congo Sabre Knife with Ebonised Handle - 46cm
Zande tribe Congo sickle shaped sabre knife. Ebonised wooden handle. Blade in good condition.46 cm length
Songye Bantu Shield with Carved Mask and Painted Bands
Songye tribe Bantu ethnic group, Democratic Republic of Congo wooden shield, the oval waisted shield with small mask carved in relief and with painted and incised bands in white, red and black, 67 x 32 cm
Kuba Kingdom Ceremonial Spear
A figurative ceremonial spear, Bacouba, Democratic Republic of Congo, polished wood and iron, made by the Kuba kingdom, 152 cm long. Provenance: Sidewalk Gallery
Luba-Kasai Headrest with Kneeling Female Figure
An African Luba-Kasai (Congo DRC) headrest, supported by a kneeling female figure, width 24 cm.
Tetela and Kuba Blades: Congo's Ceremonial Knives
Tetela ceremonial blade with Kuba knife, Congo, 46.5 cm & 43.5 cm
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