Stool - Wood - Lega - DR Congo

Powerfull wooden Katanda figure from the Lega tribe of DR Congo. Within the context of the Bwami society one finds a number of fixed representations of important social themes. One is Katanda. Katanda

Authentic wooden seat from the Songye tribe of DR Congo. In many cultures throughout the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo the seats of leaders are important symbols of power and

Unique stool from the CHOKWE people of DR Congo. High quality wooden chair, beautifully carved with typical TCHOKWE motifs. This chair was used by the chief and is moved over by generation to generati

Title: Stool – Wood – Luba – DR Congo Provenance/Additional Info: In many cultures throughout the southeastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo the seats of leaders are important

Wood. Lega, D.R of Congo. 15 - 12 - 10cm

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lega peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A delightful mask of an elegant human face. Narrow, small eyes and mouth surround a long, thin nose. T

Lega, Zaire (DR Congo), wood ceremonial mask, darkened patina, white pigment with mineral deposits, 8.75"h x 6.75"w x 2"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

DESCRIPTION: Lega Figure. Angular legs tapering to the torso with truncated arms, the sloping shoulders supporting the head with scooped, heart-shaped facial plane, notched mouth and coffee-bean eyes.

Title: Great African Lukwakongo mask - LEGA - Origin: D.R. Congo, Africa Date: 2nd half 20th century Materials: Wood, pigments Size: 31,5 x 18 cm The life of the Lega (Warega) is controlled by the Bwa

Two Central African Wood CarvingsTwo Central African wood carvings: probably DR of Congo Lega circular double face mask; together with Gabon Fang Nlo Bieri reliquary head (typical wear); L: 18" (longe

Group (5) African style masks, Including Dan, Teke, Pende, Kub and Lega, Ivory Coast and DR Congo, carved and pigmented wood, beads, cowry shells, and vegetable fibers, 31,5"h x 9"w (largest), 15"h x

D.R. Congo Late 19th c. Wood, 37 cm Provenance: Edouard d'Orjo de Marchevette (acquired in situ in 1925) By descent Didier Claes, Brussels Exhibited: Art traditionnel: Exposition universelle et intern

Lega Peoples, tribal carved mask, ex-museum, DR Congo, carved and stained wood, oblong face, museum accession number to side edge, 9.25"h x 4.75"w x 1"d Provenance: Deaccessioned works benefiting the

Lega peoples style carved wood mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, 20th century. Approximate size, 10"H. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

These masks were used for initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is made from and has beautiful geometric patterns. They are rubbed with white kaolin powder each use a

Beautiful Lega Mask from Zaire or Congo. Wood with multi-layered patina. Remains of offerings, mica powder, kaolin. Condition: good with a beautiful aged patina due to tribal use. Covered in Pembe, wh

Great Lukwakongo mask from a Dutch private collection. The life of the Juri / Lega (Warega) is controlled by the Bwami where men member of both women are. There are seven levels for men, four for wome

A fine and unusual Lega maskette, Lega; D.R. CongoThe maskette of unusual form with whitened surface and areas of black highlighting, the high forehead over huge ocular orbits with tiny eyes, the mout

Title: Kuba Stool Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 18.5" h x 11" w Materials: Wood Additional Information: African Triball Art Kuba Stool DR Congo Reserve: $240.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-ra

Hemba Luba Figure. Carved wood. DR Congo. Size: 23"L (59 cm).

Figurine for ritual use by the Bwami Society, Lega, D.R. Congo, unusually thick and solid but appears to be made for use and used, nicely abstracted or stylized head/face

Height: 14.75" Width: 12.5" Depth: 12.5" Weight: 14 lbs This attractive DR Congo stool features a kneeling figure holding an object.

Interesting Mukyeem mask from DR Congo. The NGEENDE occupy the oriental marches of the Kuba kingdom. They have created a mask influenced by the Bushong, the mukyeem. It has a stylised elephant trunk o

Great Bushoong Bwoom Royal mask.This mask is generally called a Nyet mask. Horns were sometimes added to a mask for the image of power and strength.There are more than twenty different types of masks