Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Circa 1950 - 1970. Measures 32" h x 10" w x 10" d.
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Wood
Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Circa 1950 - 1970. Measures 32" h x 10" w x 10" d.
Wood
Mangbetu Female Figure, D.R. Congo, early 20th century
By Mangbetu People
Located in Bilzen, BE
Mangbetu Female Figure Northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (former Zaire) Early to mid-20th century, likely Lang period (c. 1920–1945) Hardwood Height: 45 cm Provenance: Privat...
Wood
Bakongo Nkisi Kozo Nail-Studded Janus Dog Power Figure, Congo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A powerful and ethnographically significant example of Central African ritual sculpture, this nail-studded zoomorphic figure is a Kozo — a Janus-headed dog nkisi (power object) of th...
Metal
Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa circa 20th century.
Wood
Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish figure on stand, DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Yaka fetish figure of darkened wood with polished and worn patina, wearing a conical hat, and body completely enclosed by wrapped fetish bundle.
Wood
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in London, GB
For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...
Metal
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male and Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood standing Janus back to back male and female divination figure from the Yaka people of DRC Congo, Africa.
Wood
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized male face with finely carved beard.
Wood
$380Sale Price|60% Off
Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid-20th century. Figure is 12 inches high, on custom wood base total height 12 3/4 inches.
Organic Material, Wood
Genuine brass figure from thje Songye tribe, DR Congo, first half 20th Century
By Songye Tribe
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine figure from the Songye tribe DR Congo cast in brass dating from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century.
Brass
African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye ceremonial fetish figure made with inlaid horn and various materials to promote fertility, vanquish enemies or protect the village.
Horn
Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized face with the base of the cup a foot.
Wood
African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kwfebe plaque carved in flattened figural form with a rectangular shape features a horned, incised head with beaded necklace, 2 smaller relief ...
Ash
African Gabon/Congo 20th Century Kota Mahangwe Reliquary Guardian Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon / Congo 20th Century Kota Mahangwe carved wood reliquary guardian figure in flattened geometric form with protruding eyes and nose, a rope-wrapped finial, decorative te...
Metal
African Congo Early 20th Century Male Figure Wrapped in Raffia Burlap
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo 20th-Century hand carved Teke male figure wrapped in a raffia burlap Good/Fair, showing patina including rubbing and variations to finish, soiling to fabric, hairlines...
Burl
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wooden Luba Female Fertility Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African D.R Congo 20th-Century carved wooden Luba female fertility figure with beaded black, blue, white and red earrings Fair, nice authentic patina, vertical expansion cracks thro...
Rare Mangbetu Hardwood Arched Harp with Figural Finial, Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Nottingham, GB
Among the most refined musical instruments produced in Central Africa, the arched harps of the Mangbetu people occupy a unique place at the intersection of sound, sculpture and court...
Wood
Large wooden Bakongo figure in colon style - D.R Congo - Late 19th century
Located in Lommel, BE
This striking Bakongo standing figure from the Lower Congo region dates to the colonial period, circa 1890–1930.
Wood, Beads
African Gabon/D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood Kota Mahongwe Figural Reliquary Staff
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon / Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood figural reliquary staff in flattened geometric form features a curved head with inlaid textured copper, 2 co...
Copper
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood & String Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") carved from a single piece of wood, encased and hidden beneath a netwo...
Metal
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood & Mirror Nkisi Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\"), a roped bundle on his back entwined around embedded m...
Metal
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") with inlaid glass over painted eyes, a human head in its b...
Glass
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye 2-headed Janus guardian figure (Kabeja) represents the ancestor couple of a tribe.
Metal
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi 2-Headed Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\"), the torso encased and hidden beneath a network of str...
Metal
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Nkisi Koso 2-Headed Dog Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of Congo 20th Century carved wood nail fetish figure in 2-headed dog form (\"Nkisi Koso\"), its torso wrapped with rope entwined around embedded metal nai...
Glass
Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
A rare and large hand carved horned Songye Nkisi power figure. A ‘Nkisi’ is a protective power figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo.
Wood
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
Located in London, GB
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure Wood, metal, cloth, nails, glass Areas of dark, black lacquered patina, worn through from use The cavity to the stomach now empty Kongo Peoples, Dem...
Metal
$16,500
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
Located in London, GB
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure Open aperture to the head and stomach Fine overall patina, loss to feet Democratic Republic of Congo 19th Century Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high The ...
Wood
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...
Wood
African Congo Mid 20th Century Carved Wooden Songye Fertility
Located in Queens, NY
African Congo mid 20th-Century carved wooden Songye (South-Eastern Congo) fertility figure on a round base Good, with patina, showing rubbing, nicks, scratches and hairlines, small ...
Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
This elaborate Janus statue is a rare example of an Ibibio free-standing figure to recall a well-defined ancestor in what seems a European outfit .The Ibibios lend supernatural power...
Wood
Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
A standing female figure with prominent breasts below a columnar neck resting between broad shoulders that lead to elongated arms which bend at the elbows to support the seat above. ...
Wood
Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta
Located in Leuven , BE
This fine, round, dark grey vessel depicts a complete figure which is rare. It was made by the Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the center of Africa. They wer...
Terracotta
Yombe Power Figure Completely Covered with Original Fabrics, Yombe People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
The statue is standing on a rectangular base, the body covered with bundles of knotted cloth from feet to chin, the rounded, ovoid head with tight mouth baring teeth and a slender no...
Wood
Yaka Fly Whisk With Female Figure – Early 20th Century, Drc (33 Cm)
Located in Bilzen, BE
The handle, finely carved from dense local wood, features a stylized female figure with a ribbed crested hairstyle, characteristic of Yaka artistic expression.
Wood
Ethnic Design-Authentic Female Fertility figure “Yanda", Zande People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
Female Fertility figure “Yanda", Zande People, DRC, Old collection n° 394 Baudouin de Grunne . This highly abstract fertility bust, characterized by a prominent belly, is sculpted fr...
Terracotta
Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
For collectors of African art. Finely carved Congo wood figure with hands on stomach with carved beard.
Wood
African Yombe Fetish Figure
Located in Montecito, CA
This Bakongo power figure is adorned with feathers, shells, nails and raffia. The eyes of the figure and the mask he holds are of inset glass. Magic bundles are attached to the torso...
Feathers, Raffia, Wood
Luba Kukudji Figure
Located in London, GB
Luba Figure Kakudji D.R. Congo Wood, fibre, beads, textile 28 cm On a professional wooden stand Provenance: - Lucas Ratton, Paris, France - Zemanek-Munster, Wurzburg, Ger...
Textile, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads
African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys
Located in London, GB
This is a fine Teke Mutinu Bamba magic figure, The Teke use this type of cylindrical bodied figure to assist women during pregnancy, the magic material (bilongo) is often removed whe...
Wood
Fine Large Teke Figure
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Early 20th century Democratic Republic of Congo. former Zaire Measures: High 50 cm. Provenance: Mr. Jean Delmas, France. The face with diagonal incised scarification and rectangu...
Wood
Songye power figure Nkisi
Located in London, GB
Songye Power Figure NKISI Provenance: - Private collection, London, United Kingdom Songye Power Sculpture Like the Kongo and other related Bantu cultures of central Africa, the...
Raffia, Wood
Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)
Located in London, GB
This beautifully carved 'Biteki' figure, from the Yaka culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, depicts a female crowned with a large, abstracted coiffure.
Wood
Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure
Located in Cambridge, MA
A hand-carved wood singiti or ancestor figure from the Hemba people, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Metal
Sold
H 8 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich dark patina. In the form of a stylized figure with hands on stomach, ending on a foot.
Wood
Sold
H 23 in W 13 in D 13 in
African Gabon/Congo 20thCentury Wood, Brass Kota Male Reliquary Figure w/ Basket
Located in Queens, NY
African Gabon / Congo 20th Century carved wood Kota male reliquary figure in a basket features an inlaid brass skull-form flattened head, snakeskin, metal bell, small wicker jug, ani...
Brass
Sold
H 17 in W 7.5 in D 8 in
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Baboon Nail Fetish Figure
Located in Queens, NY
African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood baboon nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\") features a composite carved wood figure and monkey skull...
Metal
Terracotta Zande Figure with Provenance
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta Zande figure (from Congo) Provenance: Alain de Monbrison collection.
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure
Located in London, GB
“Can I please go toilet sir” A very cool and unique hand carved amusing wooden African figure, standing in a similar pose to a child at school asking the teacher to go to the toilet...
Wood
Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A finely carved female Bembe figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo, dating to the early 20th century.
African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic piece from the Ambete tribe who live on the frontier with Gabon and the Republic of the Congo. Made of wood and hammered brass. The Ambete tribe figures are recogni...
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
African Ambete 'Mbete' Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
This particular piece is carrying an ancestral figure hidden in a secret compartment in his back.
Wood
Sold
H 11.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
Geometric Painted Standing Mbole Figure, DRC, Early 20th Century Cubist Form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric painted red, white and black standing Mbole figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa. Early 20th century cubist form with great zig zag profile.
Wood
African Tribal Art Large Madonna figure Congo Vintage Folk Art
Located in London, GB
African Tribal folk Art figure A very finely executed large sculpture of a African Christian Madonna, the standing figure wearing a long robe with head covering with hand held in fro...
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys
Located in London, GB
Fine Teke figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys A Teke Magic standing figure Congo early 20th century, Ex Sotheby's July 1966, Ex Schleger collection Measures: Height 25 cm, 10 inche...
Hardwood
Sold
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Chokwe chair back with standing figure, early 20th century, Congo An early Chokwe carved wood section from a ceremonial chair with masks and a standing figure representing a d...
Wood
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a naturalistic sweet face and handle on back.
Wood
Sold
H 28.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early large standing male Teke figure with classic darkened beard and hair. Small stylized arms and hands on chest. ex- CA collection, acquired in 1998 from San Francisco Gallery. 2...
Wood
Carved Luba Figure
Located in New York, NY
A carved Luba figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Animal Skin, Wood
African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
Located in London, GB
For sale is a wonderful vintage African hand-carved NKISI NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, originating from the area previously known as the Kingdom of Kongo (now DRC), and dating from cir...
Metal
Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Pende diviners interpreted messages from the spirit realm to determine which of their ancestors would provide aid in return for sacrifices. This figure would have been carved for the...
Wood
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century Kuba pipe with squatting figure on front, expressive face, geometric raised connected part with classic Kuba style de...
Wood
African Songye Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Long Island City, NY
A good quality Songye Male Power Figure. The large angular head with a horn inset in the crown and set with geometric features. The on large square shoulders with fists at sides of...
Wood, Horn, Hide
African Yombe Fetish Figure
Located in Montecito, CA
This is a power figure made by the Yombe tribe. The nails in this statue were pounded in to activate the power and magical qualities held by the figure. The eyes are inset pieces of ...
Wood
Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carved Wooden Ancestral Figure by the Hemba People of Zaire
Wood
Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Provenance: Private collection, Boston; with old label attached: "Image carved in wood Unganya 1922 Mrs. Wm H. Allen." Measures: High 19 cm. Bembe power figure, Unganya, circa...
Wood
African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Hunter figure in carved wood, incised markings represent hair-do
Keywords: African Art, Sculpture, hunter, wood,spear, tribal, ceremonial
Sold
H 17.33 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in
1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe
By François Tamba Ndembe
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1970s sculpture by African artist Francois Tamba Ndembe. Abstract male and female figurative bronze form. Circular wooden plinth. Measures: H 44 cm x L 13 cm x D 8 cm.
Bronze
Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A tall Kuba palm wine cup of carved wood with large face and stylized body with hands of chest, handle and spouted top. 12 1/2 inches high, old stable repair to lip. Expressive face ...
Wood
$810Sale Price|83% Off
H 22.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...
Ebony
$3,200
H 25.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...
Brass, Copper
$4,800
H 22.25 in W 23.25 in D 1 in
Framed Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty Kesi Peacock Third Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk civil rank badge panel beautifully framed in a gilt Baux bamboo carved wood frame circa Qing dynasty mid-19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which ...
Silk
Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century). Known as Yakchang in Korean, this type of chest was used to sort and store herb medi...
Brass
Early 20th Century African Statuette
Located in Dallas, TX
This Statuette origins from Benin in Africa, circa 1900. Beautiful small details.
Wood
$3,200 / set
H 21.5 in W 22 in D 1 in
Pair of Framed Fine Chinese Antique Embroidery Panels with Forbidden Knots
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of framed antique Chinese embroidery textile panels circa 19th century of Qing Dynasty. Each piece features two mirror-matching panels (likely designated to be the sleeves), f...
Brocade, Silk, Giltwood
Fine Japanese Hibachi Lacquer with Inlays Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Japanese wood Hibachi with copper insert circa 1900-30s end of Meiji to Taisho Period. It can be used as a unique planter or to showcase an ikebana design. Hibachi means "fir...
Copper
$3,250
H 28 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region...
Brass, Copper
$5,800 / item
H 37 in W 37 in D 17 in
Fine Antique Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do. Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was traditionally used to stor...
Brass
Central African Wood Maternity Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Central African Wood Maternity Figure The seated mother with child. Height 16 in., Width 4.5 in., Depth 5 in.
Wood
Antique Korean Lacquer Coffee Table with Elaborate Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean lacquered wood low table with exotic elaborate inlay work circa 19th century (Joseon Dynasty). The low table, supported by slightly curved legs, was traditionally placed on ...
Wood, Lacquer
$429
H 27.56 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
African Hand-Carved Wooden Statue, Tribal Art, 20th Century, Africa
Located in Linkebeek, BE
African carved wooden statue African Art Measures : 15cmx15cm H:70cm Wear consistent with age and use
Wood
Very Important “Nwantantay” African Dance Mask
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...
Wood
Korean Book Shelf Etagere Late Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Known in Korean as Sabang Takja (Four-Direction Shelf), this cubic etagere consists of four tiers: three open shelves and the lower storage, which is further divided into a row of th...
Brass
Korean Wedding Box on Stand Lacquer with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquered wood wedding box known as Ham in Korea with a conforming stand. Based on the construction and design, the piece is likely dated to early 20th century (Korean Empire...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Senufo Figure African Sculpture
By Senufo
Located in Sharon, CT
Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.
Wood
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