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SONGYE, CONGO AFRICAN EARTHENWARE COVERED VESSEL, H

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AFRICAN EARTHENWARE FIGURAL VESSEL H 16" W 12" D 9": AFRICAN EARTHENWARE FIGURAL VESSEL H 16" W 12" D 9" Finely carvedProvenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

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LUBA, CONGO, AFRICAN TERRACOTTA VESSEL, H 15", DIA 8": LUBA, CONGO, AFRICAN TERRACOTTA VESSEL, H 15", DIA 8" Depicting a female figure holding her breasts. Handle extending from her back to the basin. Opening at mouth and back of head. Designs around the

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SONGYE, CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD, BOWL H 4" W 16.25": SONGYE, CONGO, AFRICAN, CARVED WOOD, BOWL H 4" W 16.25" L 12.75" Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

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SONGYE, CONGO, AFRICAN WOOD AND METAL POWER FIGURE H: SONGYE, CONGO, AFRICAN WOOD AND METAL POWER FIGURE H 14" W 5" DIA 5" Also known as "Thunder God sculpture". A Power Figure is thought to have magical powers. Hole in the center of the figures chest. D

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A Songye ceremonial stool with mask faces: A carved wooden stool with three mask faces covered in hand hammered brass and decorated with ornate designs. Songye peoples, Congo, Africa. The stool measures 12 x 11 inches.

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Group African earthenware figures and vessels: Group African earthenware figures and vessels, 20th c., (11) pieces, mostly terracotta, incl. Bamileke (Cameroon), Djenne (Mali), Dogon (Mali), Yoruba (Nigeria), etc., 8"h x 8"l x 6.75"w (largest), 3"

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African Lobi Terracotta Spiked Covered Vessel: West African, Lobi people of Burkina Faso, terracotta pottery vessel of egg form with spiked surface and lid with knob handle. 19" H x 15" diameter.

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ZANDE, CONGO, AFRICAN TERRACOTTA CEREMONIAL POT 19TH C.: ZANDE, CONGO, AFRICAN TERRACOTTA CEREMONIAL POT 19TH C. H 16.75" W 14" D 17" Appears in a two tone high relief stylized figural handle on traditional gourd shape with vessel and spout. Literature: "Wh

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MAFA CULTURE, CAMEROON, AFRICAN EARTHENWARE DRINKING: MAFA CULTURE, CAMEROON, AFRICAN EARTHENWARE DRINKING POT, 20TH C, H 10", DIA 7.5" With pronounced raised eyebrows and cheek bones. Open mouth at the base of the clay vessel. Displayed on an ornate wic

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African, Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), Carved Wood Protective Fetish: Songye (Songe), Zaire (DR Congo), carved wood Protective Fetish figure with head turned to the right, vegetable fiber pouch, darkened patina, 19.5"h x 4.75"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Ph

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African Kota Abstract Reliquary Mbulu Congo wood,: African Kota Abstract Reliquary Mbulu Congo wood, covered with copper sheet, typical form, abstracted facial features, sickleshaped coiffure, long neck merging to a rhomb-shaped handle, min. dam. H: 1

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SONA, MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICAN, CERAMIC VESSEL H 12" DIA 12": SONA, MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICAN, CERAMIC VESSEL H 12" DIA 12" Clay with slip decoration.Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

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Fetish figure Nkisi of Songye - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art: Title: Fetish figure Nkisi of Songye - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Figure, fetish, statue Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood, fabric, plant fibers, m

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SONGE ZAIRE, AFRICAN, CERAMIC VESSEL H 15" DIA 10": SONGE ZAIRE, AFRICAN, CERAMIC VESSEL H 15" DIA 10" Clay with incised deco.Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

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CROSS RIVERS EGALA, AFRICAN, CLAY VESSEL, H 17.25", W: CROSS RIVERS EGALA, AFRICAN, CLAY VESSEL, H 17.25", W 10.5" DIA 9.5" Depicting a male and female figure on each side of the vessel with mouths open. On wicker ring stand.Provenance: Estate of Jack Fax

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SONGYE, CONGO AFRICAN EARTHENWARE COVERED VESSEL, H

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SONGYE, CONGO AFRICAN EARTHENWARE COVERED VESSEL, H 11.5", DIA 9" Lid having a man's head at the top. Clay vessel having two horizontal handles. Significant amount of engraved details throughout, including the name "Joseph Kabila Kabange".Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Arts.

Condition

A few nicks to the footed base. Minor repaired crack to the basin, 1.5". Chip to the rim of the lid.

Dimensions

11.5 x 9 in

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SONGYE, CONGO AFRICAN EARTHENWARE COVERED VESSEL, H

Name: SONGYE, CONGO AFRICAN EARTHENWARE COVERED VESSEL, H
SKU: 96347624
Price: 300 USD
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