Antique African DRC Pende Sanza / Thumb Piano

Antique African Pende Sanza / Thumb Piano. 19th C Wood and metal thumb piano from the Democratic Republic of Congo or Angola used in ritual ceremonies. Measures 41 cm L x 18 W. From a Montreal private

CONGO DRC LUBA THUMB PIANO ( SANZA ) Superb musical instrument from the Luba tribe Some flaws, (at the neck, in particular) but it's probably the most beautiful I've ever met. Real instrument, you can

CONGO DRC HEMBA THUMB PIANO ( SANZA ) Quite rare, sanza are less common among the Hemba than among the Luba and Tabwa The Hemba live in eastern Congo DRC, between the Lualaba river (Congo river), to t

Angola, 20th century, mid, carved wood, engraved decoration metal applications. Signs of use. Dim .: 20x14,5cm.

Fine Antique Eastern Pende Mask, DRC. Carved wood. On stand. Property from the Collection of Isadore and Nancy Marder, Merion Station, Pennsylvania, acquired by the early 1970s. Size: 15'' x 5.75'' x

A group of 5 African thumb pianos. 20th century. Including a Chokwe thumb piano, DRC/Angola, and 4 African thumb pianos. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

A group of three African items. ++ Thumb piano (Sanza, mbira, kalimba). South Africa, Shona. Late 19th / early 20th century. ++ Ceremonial knife. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Possibly Konda. 20th

A group of three sanza thumb pianos, two with carved faces. Africa. 20th century. Largest: 8 1/4"l x 4"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Simpon inventory #6

A group of three sanza thumb pianos, two with a carved face and one with a geometric design. Africa. 20th century. Largest: 11"l x 5 3/4"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Mert

A group of three sanza thumb pianos, two with linear motifs and one with a carved face. Africa. 20th century. Largest: 11"l x 6 1/4"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D.

A very fine "sanza" or Thumb piano musical instrument in the form of a standing male figure, made of lightweight wood. Carved by the Azande peoples in the northern Congo. The hollow body of the figure

An African musical wooden instrument of the early 20th century thumb piano. The object is carved from wood by hand, and the metal plates on the top of the instrument are of different lengths to create

Central Africa, Dominican Republic of Congo, Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A mbira, also known as a finger harp, thumb piano, or sanza- a musical instrument and work of art popular throu

Collection vintage African artifacts, (9) pieces, some possibly antique, includes Yoruba Twin figures, a Bamileke peoples, Cameroon, terra cotta offering bowl, 8"h x 7"dia; a thumb piano, 10"l x 4.5"w

Ca. early 20thC. Very good with age-appropriate wear including minor wood loss at holes, etc. Retains a fiber coiffure; red-brown face, all above an incised geometric patterned beard-like extension. J

African, Angola, Chokwe Culture, 20th Century. Mbira Also Known As Sanza Are Works of Art In Africa. These Thumb Pianos Are Not Only Musical Instruments; They Are Also Aesthetically Impressive Sculptu

Antique African Pende Mask and 2 PNG Fiber Artifacts. Including a Pende mask (missing feathers), on stand; PNG Shaman Breastplate and Fiber Bag. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes

wood, 8 metal lamellas, sheet metal, abrus seeds, small original repairs backside, base M: 26,5 cm x 18 cm, M: 10,4 inch x 7,1 inch Provenance: Arno Henseler, Munich, Germany Lit.: Boulanger, Francois

Antique African Nkanu Ceremonial Yaka Mask. Early 20th C Carved wood, raffia and pigment used in ritual dances from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Measuring 60 cm H x 28 cm W. From a Montreal priva

Antique African Yombe / Kongo Cane. Early 20th C carved wood cane used in ritual ceremonies from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Measuring 38 cm L. From a Montreal private collection and exhibited i

Antique African Ngady Amwaash Copper Ceremonial Mask. 19th C Bushoong Ngady Amwaash mask made of fabric, copper, cowrie shells and beads from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Measures 50 cm L x 30 de

Antique African Kete Helmet Mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Late 19th C ritual ceremony mask made of wood, hair, feathers, pigment and rope. From a Montreal private collection inherited by

Antique African Carved Figural Luba Stool. Early 20th C carved wood figural stool from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Measuring 55 cm H x 23 W. From a Montreal private collection inherited by famil

Antique African Shankadi Carved Figural Headrest. Late 19th / Early 20th C Carved wood figural Shakandi headrest from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Measuring 14 cm x 13.5 cm. From a Montreal priva