Antique African Songye Axe, DRC

Antique African Songye Axe, DRC. Hand-forged iron blade with figural decoration, the haft and bulbous head covered overall with snake or lizard skin (splitting). Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nanc

A fine antique ceremonial parade axe known as "Kilonda" and carried by the Songye and related groups like Nsapo peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Axe has a well handled wooden handle and embell

Antique African Songye Axe and Long Knife. Ex Collection/Estate of John Frederick Harbeson and Georgiana Brown Harbeson, Philadelphia. Sizes: 1) 27.5'' x 5.5'' x 1.75'' (70 x 14 x 4 cm); 2) 17'' x 8.2

Massive African Songye Prestige Axe, DRC. Forged iron and copper. Size: 19.5'' x 13.5'' x 2'' (50 x 34 x 5 cm).

Antique African Songye Amulet Mask, DRC. Carved wood and pigment. On stand. Size: 2.5'' x 2'' x 1.5'' (6 x 5 x 4 cm); Height on Stand: 3.5" (9 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Ca. first half 20thC. Songye/Luba tribal African ceremonial axe and smaller axe, wood, metal; Democratic Republic of Congo. Good, with age-appropriate wear, and age-cracks. Ex-Nooter coll.

African Songye Prestige Axe with 12 Ancestor Faces, DRC. Forged iron and copper. On custom stand. Size: 11'' x 15.25'' x 2'' (28 x 39 x 5 cm). Height on stand: 14.25" (36 cm).

Wood, copper. 20" x 14".Provenance: Ali Sellah, 1997.

Antique Songye Figural Face African Axe. ribe: congo. Original/Reproduction: Original. Tribe: Songye. Material: wood and steel. Length: 16 inch (407 mm). Very cool vintage axe. This piece has a great

A finely crafted wooden parade axe with steel blade and well handled wooden shaft embellished with decorative inset round designs and raised handle end. Songye / Nsapo or related ethnic group, Congo,

A very finely crafted ceremonial Axe with forged iron blade with decorative elements as well as Iron bands around the well handled and worn wooden shaft. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Th

Ca. first half 20thC. Songye or Luba ceremonial axe with face carving, wood, metal; Democratic Republic of Congo. Good, with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and use. Purchased 1981 from Saido

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

Antique African DRC Carved Wood Fetish Teke Figure. Early 20th C Wood and Bronze Fetish Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo. From a Montreal private collection inherited by familial descent t

Antique African Lega Mask from The Democratic Republic of Congo. Made of Wood and feathers. Measuring 34 cm x 18 cm. From a Montreal private collection inherited by familial descent to the current own

Antique African DRC Carved Figural Kuba Cup. Early 20th C Carved figural cup from the Democratic Republic of Congo that was used during ancestral rituals. Measuring 16 cm x 8 cm. From a Montreal priva

Antique African DRC Carved Suku Figure. Early 20th C Wood carved Suku figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo adorned in feathers, fabric used in ritual ceremonies. From a Montreal private collec

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

Antique African DRC Kongo Ceremonial Figural Powder Gourd / Box. Early 20th C Carved Kongo ceremonial figural powder box used in rituals requiring powders. From the Democratic Republic of Congo. From