FINE LUBA CARYATID STOOL WITH FEMALE ANCESTOR

A very finely carved wooden stool with female ancestor support. The female caryatid figure standing on a circular base and supporting a circular stool of equal size on her head and hands, the figure s

A Finely carved wooden female image from the Luba peoples of the Congo, DRC , central Africa. Carved from a dense heavy wood with stylized features, a lovely example. Measures 22.25 on custom base.

A Luba stool with female caryatid. Luba. Central Africa. 16" x 10" x 11 1/2". Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition, free from damage o

A Carved wooden stool (do-tshom) with finely carved and painted female effigy as the central Support. Baga peoples, Guinea, West Africa. The stool measures 16.75 x 15.75 inches.

Title:Luba wood caryatid stool - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description:Kneeling and supporting the circular tray of a seat, a female figure forms the receptacle of a deceased sovereign leader

Carved from a hard wood featuring a lovely female ancestor carved in support of the stool seat. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Stool measures 11.25 x 8.25 inches.

Carved from a very heavy and dense wood and featuring a lovely seated female as the main support of the stool. The entire stool has a reddish patina , likely from a organic pigment that was rubbed all

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Very good with age cracks and original rich dark patina. Minor wood loss at edges, age-appropriate wear. Ex-Nooter coll.

Carved wooden head rest or miniature stool with a finely crafted female ancestor as the central support. Yaka peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The headrest measures 6.75 x 3.75 inches. Provenance

Carved wooden Senufo female with well weathered surface patina and plenty of handling and wear, suggesting actual age and field use. Korhogo style, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The statue

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

wood, blackish brown patina, original repairs The stool shows two female and one male, respectively hermaphrodite caryatid figure with beard. The Songye share with the neighbouring Luba the same mythi

A very fine old carved wooden Caryatid style drum featuring a seated female / Woman as support for the large kettle drum with is embellished with raised tribal motifs such as masks, lizards , dancers,

A Fine Old carved wooden adze or axe handle with lovely female ancestor face on the handle, and long steel blade inserted. Note the incised village images along the handle edges, along with a deep wel

This is a very fine and vintage ancestor female ancestor sculpture from the Senufo peoples of west Africa. carved from a single piece of wood with an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina, a

A finely carved male & female janus form staff with raised and carved details on the ancestors and well handled flared sections on the staff handles. The twin-figured staff refers to Mpanga and Banze,

to include a Luba stool with a female figure in the form of a caryatid; a likely Chockwe stool; and Hehe stool. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 16 in. (the tallest) Fr

This is a tall beautiful old wood sculpture from the Luba Peoples of the Congo (DRC) central Africa. Carved wood with a well handled and polished surface patina,as well as a wonderful form and style.

Title: LUBA superb cariatid stool seat figure statue Congo African Tribal Art 1331 Additional Information: CONGO DRC Superb LUBA caryatid stool This superb stool presents a very particular architectur

Authentic old Divination dish or Agere Ifa from the Yoruba peoples of Nigeria, West Africa. Carved wood with a delicate and fine female ancestor support shown holding two roosters. Note the incised de

A very fine carved wooden female effigy with a stylized coiffure and wonderful treatment to her face and most notably the hands. The figure appears to have good age and handling and has been custom mo

This is a Female Ancestor sculpture from the Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. Carved from a golden honey colored light wood in female form, with linear designs ( Tribal Tattoos ).Of note, the figures

A very fine carved wooden female effigy with a highly stylized form and facial treatment , old metal repairs to sculpture and a deep well handled surface. Luguru or related ethnic group, Tanzania, Afr

A finely carved wooden effigy of a Luba female with raised scar patterns carved in relief traditional pose and headdress, well handled surface patina. The Luba people say that only a woman's body is s