Rare Mangbetu Standing Couple, Democratic Republic of the Congo

. Mangbetu ceremonial knife.Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century. . . Cm 38,00 x 52,00. Rare engraved and decorated Mangbetu ceremonial knife. On both sides of the blade we find curious referenc

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

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

Ca. early 20thC. Metoko Janus M/F standing figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, wood, pigment. Christie's, Paris, 16 June 2009, Lot 284. Ex-Bonhams. Robert and Nancy Nooter Collection, Washington, D.

AN AFRICAN THROWING KNIFE ON STAND, CEREMONIAL "TRUMBASH," MANGBETU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, hand-hammered iron with a raised linear pattern and polished wood handle.

Wonderful 20th century figurative terracotta vessels built by mangbetu peoples, DRC. The figures show extensive scarification, have elongated heads and a handles in back 8" D x 17 1/2" H, 16 1/4" H, 1

A Kusu Standing Ancestor Figure Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century Hardwood with earthen red-brown patina, high points polished from handling. Cubistic form with hands on hips with palms

African Yaka "Mbwoolo" or Standing Medicinal Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, wood, kaolin, tukula powder, h. 7 1/2 in.; on wood stand, overall h. 8 1/4 in. Provenance: Gift of Francoise B.

AN AFRICAN WOOD SCULPTURE OF A STANDING MAN, DENGESE FIGURE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, MID 20TH CENTURY, carved wood, cowrie shells, raffia cloth, glass beads, metals, and twine. Height: 20" W

**Originally Listed At $650** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A pair of forged iron throwing knives that double as currency pieces, each with a

Central African, Mangbetu or Azande people of Democratic Republic of Congo, terracotta ceramic pottery vase with textured and incised decoration to spherical body and cylindrical neck, circa twentieth

A Bena Lulua Wood Standing Female Figure Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo Height 31 5/16 inches (80 cm). Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida Provenance: Gifted i

Mangbetu style, carved wood figure, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 17" H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Title: Rare African Tribal SONGYE Kifwebe PASSPORT Mask. Democratic Republic Congo. Estimated age: Mid 20th Century. Origin/Tribe: Songye, Democratic Republic Congo. Historic Origin: From a Belgian Au

Mangbetu style fertility carving, wood, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 21" x 7.5" x 6" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A standing figure fragment with loin cloth. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Hemba. 20th century. 21"h x 5"w x 5 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

A Bena Lulua standing figure. Wood. Early 20th century. Democratic Republic of the Congo. With mount: 5 3/4" x 1 3/8".Condition: Good, with obvious signs of wear and use.Provenance: From a Dallas, Tex

**Originally Listed At $400** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mangbetu peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine spear featuring a slender wooden handle with 7 petite metal ringlets a

A MANGBETU IRON AND WOOD CEREMONIAL KNIFE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, the sickle shaped blade pierced with three holes, on a braided wire wrapped wooden handle ending in a cylindrical pommel, l

A Lega figure Democratic Republic of Congo Carved ivory, shown standing, with prominent head, button eyes, broad nose and thin mouth, with etched decoration to the neck, the body cylindrical, the cond

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngombe chiefdom, ca. 19th to 20th century CE; Mangbetu or Zande peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A fine pair of iron weapons from central Africa. Fir

African Mangbetu Husk and Fiber Skirt Apron or Negbe, Democratic Republic of Congo/Zaire, applied rope and dyed husk decoration, reverse with handle, h. 9 in., w. 13 1/2 in., metal stand, overall h. 1

Description en français ci-dessous - French description below CONGO RDC TABWA ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK The Tabwa are a people living in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, and in Zambia, on the

A fine Old Barkcloth panel from the Mbuti pygmy peoples, Ituri Forest, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, with traditional fruit juice and charcoal ink decoration, and fruit juice fixative.