DUE VELLUTI KUBA RAFFIA, REPUBBLICA DEMOCRATICA DEL

Yaka - Democratic Republic of Congo Fetish.Hard wood with natural and glossy patina, magical substances.Signs of use.With base. . Cm 3,00 x 19,00 x 3,00. Many Yaka sculptures were created to contain s

Mangbetu - Democratic Republic of Congo Oliphant for hunting.Dark and glossy ivory patina.Small defects and signs of use. . Cm 5,00 x 33,00 x 6,00. Roughly carved without any concession to decoration

Nsapo o Songye - Democratic Republic of Congo Kilonda Ceremonial axe.Wood, copper iron.Signs of use. . Cm 22,00 x 39,00 x 3,50. About a copper axe like this, an anonymous author wrote in an 1896 magaz

Mangbetu or Zande - Democratic Republic of the Congo Hair pin.Ivory.Signs of use. . . Cm 5,70 x 33,50 x 0,50. Rare and important hair pin in ivory used in the Congo by women for their elaborate hairst

Songye - Democratic Republic of the Congo Pendant in the shape of a foot.Ivory.Signs of use. . Cm 3,00 x 5,50 x 3,00. Particular ivory pendant in the shape of a foot that supports a head which, in tur

Teke, Democratic Republic of Congo Sculpture-Fetish Biteki in anthropomorphic form.Light patina hardwood, magical substances, fabric, earthy material and resins. . . Cm 10,00 x 27,00. Conspicuous accu

Documenti e proclami Insieme di 4 proclami, due manoscritti e due a stampa, diverse misure e date. “Al Cittadino Containi Membro del Direttorio Esecutivo della Repubblica Cisalpina. Roma li 2 Germin

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lengthy woven cloth panel made from raffia palm leaves with a pompom trim- measuring 27 feet (8.2 meters)- t

4 Kuba raffia fiber textiles, rectangular pieces of woven palm leaf fiber enhanced with geometric designs, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th c. Ranging in Size from: 22'' x 21.25'' (56 x 54 cm) to 24

Originally offered at $300... Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A woven of Kuba cloth panel made from raffia and cotton using cut-pile and embr

African Art Kuba Raffia Cloth from Democratic Republic of Congo 128"long x 22.25"wide Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your

African Art Kuba Raffia Cloth from Democratic Republic of Congo 147"long x 24"wide Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your max

Kuba peoples, raffia wrap-around skirt. Likely mid-20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 188" x 35" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Kuba cloth is a traditional raffia textile woven from palm fronts by the Shoowa people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, cut velvet piles was the inspiration for various design patterns. Typically

Kuba cloth is a traditional raffia textile woven from palm fronts by the Shoowa people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, cut velvet piles was the inspiration for various design patterns. Typically

Kuba cloth is a traditional raffia textile woven from palm fronts by the Shoowa people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, cut velvet piles was the inspiration for various design patterns. Typically

Kuba peoples, raffia wrap-around skirt, openwork embroidery including zig-zags and "boils". Likely first half 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 52" x 26" PROVENANCE:From

From the Democratic Republic of Congo, cut velvet piles was the inspiration for various design patterns. Typically this type of textiles was used as clothing, traded as currency. Many use it now for c

Kuba cloth is a traditional raffia textile woven from palm fronts by the Shoowa people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, cut velvet piles was the inspiration for various design patterns. Typically

Kuba Raffia Cloth, Democratic Republic of Congo 46 1/4 x 20 5/8 in.

Kuba peoples raffia loom, mid-20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 35" x 39"

Kuba peoples, raffia wrap-around skirt. Likely early 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 45" x 24" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Kuba raffia skirt, likely mid-20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 160" x 35" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Kuba raffia skirt, with central panel of what appears to be barkcloth triangles likely first half of the 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa 63" x 23" PROVENANCE:From the es