A Lega Initiation Knife

Initiations-Messer Lega, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Knochen. H 29,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut (1931-2021) und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Inventory number "ER24" noted on the object (see photos)

Title: Lega Bwami initiation figure - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 17,72 Inch Weight: 1,

hand forged steel blade with well worn wooden handle and classic stylized form reportedly used as a throwing knife during initiation ceremonies. Azande peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Sword m

An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood painted depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and eye openings, small nose, with painted repeating dot p

These masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin

These masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is made from and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin powder each use a

An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask, stained carved wood, natural pigment red ochres and kaolin depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye su

An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood, stained red, natural pigment depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almond

An African DRC Congo Lega Bwami Idimu initiation mask carved wood depicting a man's face having smooth forehead, cheeks, simple mouth and concave eye surrounds and almond shaped eye slit openings, sma

Title: Lega Bwami figure of initiation - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Figure, ancestor, statue Date/Period: Second half 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions:

The next eight items were part of an estate. Unsure about the use of the knife. Maybe an initiation thing? Perhaps nothing to do with the IOOF and got put with the lot of IOOF items by coincidence. Ki

Carved Wood African Art Item: Mask Origin: Lega from Democratic Republic of the Congo Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.75 inches Lega use masks as vital initiation objects that enforce social order. Please note t

Hand hammered iron Blade with old worn wooden handle. Such Throwing knives were often used in initiation ceremonies and thrown at young initiates, testing their skills. N'gombe or related peoples, Con

A rare and fascinating Cult object used as part of initiation ceremonies by the Bwami Secret Society, among the Lega peoples of the Congo, central Africa. Such objects are little documented and rare,

A small Central African Congo Lega hand carved wood mask. The Lega mask has important symbolic and ritual significance. The masks were used for initiation into the first two levels of Bwami society an

Title: Triple Faces Mask – Wood – Bwami – Lega / Legnola – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Masks like these were used in instruction and initiation ceremonies into the five progressive le

The muder, or scorpion, was produced by the Ingesanna of Sudan, Africa. Such swords were traditionally used during initiation ritual, though in recent memory the tribe states that they are carried by

African Art Carved Wood Lega Mask Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo Dimensions: 12.75 inches high x 7.25 inches wide Lega: Masks are a vital initiation objects that enforce social order. No Res

Nkulu Tortoise Mask, Lega (Warega) People, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th c., for use in Bwami Society initiation rituals. Roughly 10" x 8". Good condition.

JAPANESE ARMY KNIFE L. 111 cm. W. 8 cm.

[KNIFE THROWING] [JUGGLING] The Original Chinese Magicians and Jugglers, Arr Hee and Asham. Plymouth: Leviathan Broadside Press – I.W. N. Keys, 1860. Large letterpress broadside bearing a centra

Cheyenne Beaded Knife Sheath, with Knife third quarter 20th century made from recycled buffalo hide parfleche; sinew-sewn beaded panel in colors of greasy yellow, greasy pink, and cobalt; hide fringe

Outstanding 7 13/16" Nesho Knife, Leflore Co., OK, Rogers COA Authentic Native American Artifact

Apsaalooke [Crow] Beaded Parfleche Knife Sheath late 19th century thread and sinew-sewn; coated with blue pigment on the front, horse track design on verso; outer edge lined with red wool trade cloth