Standing female ancestor figure "beli" - D. R. Congo,

wood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, typical facial features and headgear, pierced ears with glass bead earring (the right one missing), drilled hole backside, min. dam., cracks, slight trace

wood, slightly encrusted dark brown patina, remains of pigments, typical: raised middle crest and neck lobe, both hands up to the chin, min. dam., base H: 13 cm, H: 5,1 inch Provenance: Alexandre Clae

wood, mass remains, base H: 27 cm, H: 10,6 inch Provenance: Werner Zintl, Worms, Germany (2003)

Measurements (inches) & Weight (pounds) Height: 12.5" Width: 3" Depth: 3.25" Weight: 1.25 lbs A beautiful standing female figure with arms on her abdomen. There is gorgeous diamond shaped carved d

wood, dark brown patina, prominent genitals, missing parts, fine cracks, base; probably an ancestor's figure representing a local chief or a royal lineage. H: 39 cm, H: 15,4 inch Provenance: collected

wood, reddish brown patina, remains of pigments, tribe-typical "snub nose", rep. (breakage left heel), small missing parts (right heel, ears), slight traces of abrasion H: 20,5 cm, H: 8,1 inch Contine

After having suffered enormously during the period of slavery, the Boyo migrated from the south and settled north of the Luba territories, in the Maniéma and on the shores of Lake Tanganyka. The art

A Dengese style male ancestor figure. D. R. Congo. 20th century. 47" x 8 1/2" x 10 1/2"._x000D_ Provenance: From a private collection, New York.

A heavily eroded old Hemba Ancestor figure, Hemba; D.R. CongoThe figure well carved and of good size with a majority of the surface eroded due to insect depredation after the statue was likely abandon

No Reserve! Title: Ancestor figure – Wood – Teke – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: he figures carved by Teke are characterized by slightly bent legs, a columnar torso framed by arms bent a

No Reserve! Title: Ancestor figure – Wood – Kusu – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: Beautiful male ancestor figure of the KUSU tribe from D.R. Congo. Kusu figures have the same kind of appea

wood, brown patina, remains of pigments, wrapped in fabric, just the head remained free, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, base; "phuungu" figures served as containers for protective magical power

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

wood, rep., base H: 41,5 cm, H: 16,3 inch Provenance: Belgian Private Collection Continent: Africa

Luba, Congo/Zambia standing female figure naturalistically carved with a head-dress and defined physical featurs, 15" tall

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

Ancient Pre Columbian Nayarit Pottery Female Figure c.300 BC/AD. Size 7 3/4 inches high. A standing female figure holding a basket?. Provenance: Ex Dr Arnold R.Saslow South Orange NJ acquired in the L

Stylistic ancestor figure from the Mangbetu tribe of DR Congo. The figure has a typical high fan-shaped hairstyle and its body adorned with tattoos, the ideal of MANGBETU beauty. Mangbetu art is famou

Authentic Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Large pieces lik

Very interesting Songye figure. Stylistic wooden ancestor figure of the SONGYE tribe from D.R. Congo It served to protect the family against diseases, accidents, bad spirits and bewitchment. Good cond

Powerful ancestor figure from the Babembe people of DR Congo. Good aged patina with beautifull scarifications pn the belly. The function of Bembe art is said to be primarily concerned with contacting

Title: Ancestor figure - Wood - Ngbaka - Congo DRC Additional Information: Wooden ancestor figure from the Ngbaka people of DR Congo. Typical large round shaped head.The artistic style of their statue

Hemba or Luba style figure, D.R. Congo, 20th century, depicted standing with hands on hips, 24.5"h

A standing carved wood female figure. DRC, Songe, 20th century. 61"h. Provenance: Collection of Stephen R Primoff, Houston, TX