Zoomorphic friction oracle "itombwa"/ "itwoom" - D. R. Congo, Kuba

Orakeltier, "itwoom" Kuba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Raphia. H 9 cm. L 31 cm. Provenienz: Sammlung Peter Stettler (1939-1998) und Erica Stettler-Schnell (geb. 1940). Das "itwoom" Reiborake

A Lele/ Kuba zoomorphic friction oracle. 20th century. Lele/ Kuba style. Democratic Republic of the Congo.Provenance: 1969, Parke-Bernet, NY.

Kuba Peoples, (4) tribal artifacts, DR Congo, including a ceremonial knife, 14"l; a crocodile-shaped friction oracle, 18"l, a cup, 5.75"h, and a semi-circular box with lid, 11.25"l Provenance: Estate

wood, encrusted brown patina, remains of pigments, two-parted, base in shape of a bisected cylindre, upper part in form of a board-shaped figure with indicated facial features, min. dam., slight trace

A carved wooden animal with a small wooden button attached to its back to rub and act as a medium between the diviner and omniscient nature spirits in order to determine the cause of illnesses and app

Reibeorakel, "itombwa" Lele, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Schnur. H 4,5 cm. L 32,5 cm. Provenienz: - Antique Market, London. - Frederick Hanley, Slough, Berkshire. - Claire und Franç

A fine old carved wooden Kuba Itoombwa Divination implement in zoomorphic form with incised designs and some signs of light handling. Such divination tools were considered to be quite accurate when us

Antique African Carved Itombwa Bashilele Friction Oracle. Early 20th C carved wood animal figure used in ritual ceremonies by the Kuba. Measuring 41 cm L x 8.5 H. From a Montreal private collection an

wood, steel, metal, L: 36 cm, L: 14,2 inchProvenance:Dieter Schaffner, Groß-Gerau, Germany

Kuba, Zaire (DR Congo), vintage possibly woven linen ceremonial textile, rust color, geometrical stitch pattern panel with backing sewn together, each panel 23" x 26", 165"l x 26"w PROVENANCE:From the

Kuba, Zaire (DR Congo), wood mask, darkened patina, engraved with intricate pattern, 12"h x 7"w x 4.75"d PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A Fine and rare pair of Kuba-Kete initiation figures, Kuba - Kete; D.R. CongoThe matched pair of large size and executed in light wood, the male shorter than the female and with facial characteristics

A group of four Congo style objects. Wood. 20th century. ++ Figure. 20" x 6" x 7". Base: 3". ++ Kuba style vessel. D.R. Congo. ++ Songye style mask. D. R. Congo. 10 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 1 1/2". ++ Kuba sty

A group of five African objects. 20th century. ++ Pende style mask. D.R. Congo. 13" x 9" x 12". ++ Kuba style cup. D.R. Congo. 5 3/4" x 3 3/4" x 5". ++ Igbo mask, Nigeria. 50" x 16" x 16". ++ Senufo s

A Fine and old Northern Kuba mask, Kuba- Ngeende or Ngongo; D.R. CongoA fine 'Nyibita' mask of exceedingly attenuated form, the flat narrow forehead deeply carved into the recesses of the ocular orbit

This is a rare wooden helmet mask known as a "tshibangabanga" among the Binji, an ethnic group within the Kuba complex of Tribes, DR Congo, central Africa.This powerful bell-shaped helmet mask was cle

Kuba Peoples, (3) large textiles, DR Congo, each with patchwork of geometric designs, one with cowry shell decoration, approx. 190"l x 28"w (largest) and 124"l x 30"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of

Kuba Peoples, (2) large textiles, DR Congo, traditional geometric and applique design on dark red ground, approx. 224"l x 33"w (larger) and 150.5"l x 38.5"w (smaller) Provenance: Estate of Distinguish

Kuba Peoples, (5) vintage textiles, DR Congo, each with patchwork of geometric designs, one with cowry shell decoration, 144"l x 31"w (largest), 48"l x 18"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguis

Large African, Congo, Kuba Tribe Helmet Mask. Size 10 1/2 inches high, 12 1/2 length. Large carved painted wood mask with pierced edges. Provenance: Ex Dr Arnold R.Saslow South Orange NJ

Kuba Peoples, (7) beaded cloth belts, DR Congo, raffia, beads, cowry shells, various lengths Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art

Kuba Peoples, Ngaady a Mwaash style mask, DR Congo, carved and painted wood with beads and cowrie shells bound by raffia, hanging mount attached to inner mask, 10"h x 7"w Provenance: The Collection of

(3) African iron currency blades / weapons, Each on custom metal display stand, including a Kuba throwing knife with wood handle, DR Congo, 11.5"h; a Mumuye wide spear head, Nigeria, 19.75"h, and a na

wood, dark brown patina, kaolin (darkened), of oval vaulted form, carved with the representation of a small "kifwebe" mask in the centre, surrounded by flat incised band ornaments, massive handle back