A Hemba wood janus male and female figure, Congo

A Hemba carved wood janus male and female figureDemocratic Republic of the CongoRaised on metal plinth.height 10in (25cm) Provenance:Property from the Estate of Lee Bronson, Los Angeles, California.

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood janus figure; of male and female form; each face exhibiting inset cowrie shell eyes, and typical grooved linear patterning; H: 16" &#40

African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood janus figure; of male and female form; each face exhibiting inset cowrie shell eyes, and typical grooved linear patterning; H: 16" &#40

Ca. early 20thC. Metoko Janus M/F standing figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, pigment. Christie's, Paris, 16 June 2009, Lot 284. Ex-Bonhams. Robert and Nancy Nooter Collection, Washington, D.

**Originally Listed At $700** West Africa, Burkina Faso, Aribinda region, Kurumba culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A remarkable hand-carved wooden figure presenting as both male and female with 2 fac

Special Congo Hemba type wood carved male figure sculpture, carved in abstract style, the Hemba people are a Bantu ethnic group lived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Approx. 16.6inch H,

Songye, Congo carved Janus figure depicting standing male and female figures, 9"h

Collection (13) mixed African style wood figures, Includes Baule, Senufo, Hemba, male and female figures, 16.5"h (largest), 9"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, N

Large carved wooden male and female idol from the Lega peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden figure with male and female attributes as well as kaolin clay accented faces. the wood

Antelope Headdress (Chi Wara) with male and female Janus figures, Bambara People, Mali. The mask honors Chi Wara, a mythical creature who taught the Bambara to grow grain. When crops are hoed, dancers

A Hemba figure Democratic Republic of Congo Carved wood, the male figure shown with a strong brow and oversized eyes, the broad neck leading to wide rounded shoulders, the arms held to the sides, lowe

Hemba Male Figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo  Probably early 2

This is a very old and rare example of magic sculpture from the Kusu peoples ( Or related ethnic group) Congo, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood, with undeniable age and handling. Note the ja

Three tribal items Kabeja (or Janus) figure (Hemba people of Dem. Rep. of Congo): 9.5"H Male figure: 7"H Face sculpture: 5"H Kabeja Figure (Source: dorotheum.com) These double figures, called kabeja,

A rare carved wooden Iginga figure in janus form, with both male and female attributes and a overall well handled and field used surface patina. Lega peoples, DRC / Congo, Africa.The figure measures 1

A Fine and rare pair of Kuba-Kete initiation figures, Kuba - Kete; D.R. CongoThe matched pair of large size and executed in light wood, the male shorter than the female and with facial characteristics

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures, including: standing male; half-bodied female with bead embellishments; together with hollowed body with metal inset

Group of three African Songye, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood figures, including: standing male; half-bodied female with bead embellishments; together with hollowed body with metal inset

A Hemba janus figure. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 20th century. Wood. 12 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". Condition: includes stand. Insect damage, cracks, and chipping present throughout

A carved wooden hand held staff or scepter with janus Male and female ancestor faces on top, well handled surface and overall classic form. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The staff measures 14 inc

An African D.R.C. Congo Hemba Wooden Ancestor Figure sculpture (19th Century) carved wood depicting male figure standing on a circular base having short legs, elongated torso, and hands resting on the

A LUBA/HEMBA CARYATID STOOLDemocratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. This is a double caryatid stool, presenting a male and female figure, with similar darkened coifs, standing with arms bent at t

A carved wooden shrine idol with janus form male and female images, ceremonial cap, well handled surface patina. Hemba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The idol measures 7.75 inches tall ( 9.5 inc

A VINTAGE AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED WOOD STANDING FEMALE FETISH FIGURE WEARING ANIMAL HIDE LOIN CLOTH, POSSIBLY HEMBA PEOPLE, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, FIRST HALF 20TH CENTURY, with a dissecte