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Songye Figural Scepter with Janus Heads DR Congo Africa Superb
Title, Songye Figural Scepter with Jauns Heads DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Scepter, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 36.5 inches x 3 inches, Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, crack and chips to the bottom. Additional Information: A superb Songye scepter decorated with three pairs of Janus heads. The Janus of the middle features Kifwebe ... moremasks The top is nicely carved. The patina is gorgeous! This is a prestige object used by dignitaries as regalia and insignia of rank. The distinctive art forms of the Songye are universally admired. With major collections and museums having at least one example. The actual number of forms is somewhat limited, with masks and power figures dominating. There are smaller prestige carvings of great beauty, however.The offered example is one of its kind and would stand well in any collection. The Songye and Luba share a common mythical ancestor known as"Kongolo. and their history can be traced back almost 500 years. The founders of the Songye are thought to have originated in the Shaba province, an area littered with small lakes. This happened to be in the heart of the old Luba Empire. Domination by the Luba led them to relocate to their present homelands, on the left bank of the Lualaba River. The Songye are dived into almost 40 clans, ruled by a dominant chief, the"Yakitenge, who issues strict edits for social conduct. According to Bacquart, this includes"not showing grief, not drinking in public, and not shaking hands with men. Under the primary authority of thi
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Songye, Tetela or Sungu Mask DR Congo Africa SALE Was $690
Title, Songye. Tetela or Sungu Mask DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye. Tetela or Sungu, Materials, Wood. Pigment, raffia, Approximate Age, Second Half 20th century, Dimensions, 21 height x 16 width inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stain. Shallow cracks, chips, worn patina, Certificate of Authenticity Available! Additional Information: This extraordinary carved mask with a transverse crest ... morewith brightly painted rays and the dramatic rounded eyes and square mouth mask is interesting in that it sets a problem of identification. Masks with these markings have been attributed in the past to the Tetela or Sungu people. A Tetela sub-group, neighbors to the Songye. However recent scholarship attributes such masks to the Songye people and denies the existence of masks among the Tetela. See De Husch, L. âBeauty is elsewhere: Returning a verdict on Tetela masks.â In Objects: Signs of Africa. 1995. pp. 175-194. It is probable that such a mask was inspired by the Songye masks The miter-like form on the top. As well as the squared mouth recall some Songye mask from a localized identification to a Songye Tempa sub-group. If really Tetela-Sungu this should be considered as new forms of art among these peoples demonstrating a strong Songye influence. This mask reflects some of this crossing of stylistic boundaries possibly showing Songye style and other influences. If truly Songye, this mask would indeed be a variant or late style of this particular type of Songye mask. This is a late example of its kind that was probably used during the initiation and circumcisio
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Luba-Shankadi Figural Pipe DR Congo Africa
Title, Luba-Shankadi Figural Pipe DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Pipe, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba Shankadi, Materials, wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, secomd half 20th century, Dimensions, 9.5 inches Height x 3 inches wide Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, General wear. Cracks with indigenous repairs in places, Additional Information: Wooden pipe decorated with a carved head of a male with Shankadi cascade haistyle. Elaborate pipes such as this were used by chiefs or dignitaries to smoke tobacco. 63178* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa ... morein a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple items for shipping. We ask that you keep each order to ten days or ten items, whichever comes first-then start another order. When you're ready. Just send us a list of item numbers and we
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Songye Figural Scepter with Figure on Top DR Congo Africa
Title, Songye Figural Scepter with Figure on Top DR Congo Africa Type of Object, Scepter, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 1.5 inches W. Overall Condition, fair to good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, broken feet with missing toes. chips. Wear, Additional Information: A figural Songye scepter in the form a male figure with hands holding ... morethe prominent belly. Songye scepters are prestigious objects used by dignitaries as regalia and insignia of rank. The distinctive art forms of the Songye are universally admired. With major collections and museums having at least one example. The actual number of forms is somewhat limited, with masks and power figures dominating. There are smaller prestige carvings of great beauty, however.The offered example is one of its kind. The Songye and Luba share a common mythical ancestor known as"Kongolo. and their history can be traced back almost 500 years. The founders of the Songye are thought to have originated in the Shaba province, an area littered with small lakes. This happened to be in the heart of the old Luba Empire. Domination by the Luba led them to relocate to their present homelands, on the left bank of the Lualaba River. The Songye are dived into almost 40 clans, ruled by a dominant chief, the"Yakitenge, who issues strict edits for social conduct. According to Bacquart, this includes"not showing grief, not drinking in public, and not shaking hands with men. Under the primary authority of this chief there are the locals rulers, who help to enforce his ru
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Pygmy Mbuti Barkcloth Ituri Rainforest DR Congo Africa SALE Was $99
Title, Pygmy/Mbuti Barkcloth Ituri Rainforest DR Congo Africa, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Pygmy/Mbuti, Materials, Barkcloth. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 13 inches x 31.5 inches, Overall Condition, poor. Stains. Fraying of fibers, stretching, small holes and tears. Can be steamed or ironed-I have left this up to the buyer. We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. These fascinating cloths with their simple abstract markings are made by the Mbuti people of ... moreCongo's Ituri rainforest. Additional information: The Mbuti people who live in the Ituri rainforest of Northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Formerly Zaire, are one of the few remaining hunter-gatherer cultures in the world. Since 3500 BC. They have been famed for their rich and extraordinary arts of music and dancing, but until recently, the barkcloth drawings and paintings made by Mbuti women have been virtually unknown in the West. Originally made as loincloths for ceremonies and dances. These drawings are sophisticated abstract compositions embodying the qualities of improvisation and syncopation that are associated with the African visual and musical sensibility. Recommended Reading: For more information and similar examples. See MBUTI DESIGN-PAINTINGS BY PYGMY WOMEN OF THE ITURI FOREST. by Meurant and Thompson. 65602* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their mult
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Luba Kneeling Bowl Bearer Divination Miniature DR Congo Africa
Title, Luba Kneeling Bearer Figure Divination Miniature Africa, Type of Object, Carving. Artifact, divination figure, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 8.25 inches H. x 3.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks and chips in bowl. Cracks in head, neck and to the back; damage in face; old insect damage arrested, Additional Information: This Kneeling female figure ... morecarrying a bowl on head comes from the Luba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Elements that identify this figure with the Luba include the position and stance of the figure. Hairstyle, detailed facial features, and scarification. The theme of bearer with bowl is common among the Luba and related peoples such as the Zela and Songye(see Francois Neyt. LUBA. Called Mboko or Kabila this bowl bearer figure recalls the divination bowl( mboko) usually made out of calabash and owned by the diviner who used it to keep the sacred white chalk. Mpembe, and other divination tools and ritual elements necessary in the divination process. The bearer figure alludes to the female spirits who. According to the Luba, play the role of intermediaries between the living and the Vidye spirits of the spirit world. The kneeling position is symbol of devotion.The function of the figure is to call( kubila) Beg or implore these spirits to protect, rescue and assist the living. The spirits Vidye are honor in order to support the kingship or to guide the medium in the divination process. The Vidye spirits speak through the moth of the bear figure. Through these sculptures the diviner c
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3 Brass/Copper Alloy Bar Currencies DR Congo Africa SALE Was $85
Title, Set of Three Brass/Copper Alloy Bar Currencies DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Bar Currency, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, undetermined Group, Materials, Bronze/Brass/Copper, Approximate Age, unknown, Dimensions, 8.5 inches-9 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Some oxidation, Additional Information: A set of copper alloy or brass bar currencies probably from the DR Congo. Metal in whatever form has value and particularly ... moreamong traditional societies iron had value in that it could be converted into other forms such as a hoe. A spear point or machete or even a door hinge. Bar of metal carried not only symbolic meaning during bride negotiations but held practical value as well. Our guru instructs that such currency comes from the Congo. It was called Mkukhu. Signs of shrink wrinkles indicate that this currency form was puddle cast then forged from a copper ingot. Like all bar currencies this piece is primarily a store of material that could be made into some other copper object. 69545* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them!
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KUBA CLOTH KASSAI PREMIUM TEXTILE AFRICA RAFFIA CURRENCY DR CONGO ZAIRE ETHNIX
TRADITIONAL AFRICAN RAFFIA KUBA CLOTH KASSAI VELVET PREMIUM BUTALA TEXTILE Type of Object: KUBA CLOTH"Butala" Premium Quality. Ethnic Group: KUBA. Country of Origin: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC of CONGO. Materials: RAFFIA. NATURAL DYE. Approximate Age: 30+ years. Dimensions: 21" x 20" Weight: 6 ounces. Overall Condition: Used. EXCELLENT. Additional Information: Thick pile embroidery with a texture and beauty that you can feel with you hands! Kuba cloth is the embroidered and appliquéd fabric of the Kuba people from DR of Congo and is amongst the best-known textile of the ancient African tradition of raffia cloth weaving. Its geometric art forms have been the source of inspiration for artists such as Picasso. Klee and Matisse who respectively owned extensive collections. Kuba textile art is created from single panels of cloth ... moreembroidered with dyed raffia thread and is cut to create a plush pile cloth. These panels are not worn but displayed, and serve as currency and markers of prestige. This is one such prestige panel. Like almost all so-called Kasai"velvets" the overall composition is asymmetrical and irregular and no two panels are identical. We grade the panels in two qualitative categories: 1) A looser. Flatter“Chacho” Raffia cloth(panel flat-weave and cut-pile embroidery, natural dyes) and 2) the“Butala” Premium Quality Raffia cloth which is thicker and more plush(panel flat-weave and cut-pile embroidery, natural dyes) Composed of a series of interlocking knotted designs in tan and black. The visual complexity and geometrical structure make these fabrics a favorite. The variation of compositions are staggering! In Kuba culture, the cloth also forms an important part of funeral rites. High quality, specific patterned raffia dress is key to being recognized by clan ancestors. These designs are handed down from generation to generation and it is the strength of this tradition that has kept the skills of making Kuba cloth alive. Kuba cloth at times also play a role in wedding ceremonie
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Kuba Ceremonial Belt Cowry Shells Raffia DR Congo Africa SALE Was $65
Title, Kuba Ceremonial Belt Cowry Shells and Beads Onto Raffia DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Belt. Headband or other decorative piece, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, raffia. Cowrie shells, beads, Approximate Age, secong Half 20th century, Dimensions, Length: 20 inches. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional nformation: A ceremonial belt made out of raffia and decorated with cowry shells and beads. This band comes from the Kuba people of he Democratic Republic of Congo. The glass beads and cowry shells are embroidered onto handwoven raffia fabric. This piece could have been worn by young people as a belt to hold up the voluminous raffia skirts. Or as a headband, a armlet or a anklet for nobles. The prominent display of cowries in the royal costume emphasizes the ruler as by far the wealthiest ... moreperson in the kingdom, so wealthy that he purportedly ate pulverized cowries as part of his diet. A king's rainment weighed as much as 185 pounds! The 130 titled individuals at court also had their own costume forms. For more information, see Blier's ROYAL ARTS OF AFRICA. To see examples of Kuba beadwork, see Mack's EMIL TORDAY AND THE ART OF THE CONGO 1900-1909. 70009* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be
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Luba Pot Clay DR Congo, Africa
Title, Luba Ritual Vessel. DR Congo, Type of Object, Clay Vessel. Pottery, terracotta, ceramic, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Clay. Pigment, Approximate Age, unknown 20th century, Dimensions, 10.75 inches H x 11 inches Diam, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, patina worn away in small places. Chips at edges, traces of what it contained inside, Ring stand not included. Additional Information: a simple and well modeled Luba clay vessel. The piece is in good condition and its shape and motifs reflect the creativity of Luba artists. This vessel may have been served as a ritual container probably used by either a diviner or a healer in the preparation of magical or medicine substances. Recommended Reading: Francois Neyt. LUBA TO THE SOURCES OF THE ZAIRE, 1994-Mary Nooter Roberts and Allen F. Roberts. MEMORY. LUBA ART ... moreAND THE MAKING OF HISTORY, 1996 Katheleen Bickford Berzock. FOR HEARTH AND ALTAR. 65327* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made
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Kuba Textile Appliqued Raffia DR Congo Long Africa SALE Was $210
Title, Kuba Matisse Appliqued Raffia Textile DR Congo Long Africa, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century or contemporary, Dimensions, 158 inches L. x 26 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, minor rips, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry ... morecleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. A contemporary Kuba appliqué. Patterned with wonderful designs. Additional Information: The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design by Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Che
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Pende Beaded Chief's Crown Misango DR Congo Africa
Title, Pende Beaded chief's crown. Misango mapende, African Type of Object, Crown. Beadwork, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Pende, Materials, Vegetal fiber. Bead, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, Outer Diam is 11 inches; Hat Diameter is 8 inches. Overall Condition, Excellent. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, None, Additional Information: These hats. Called Misango, are insignias of title, and nobility. The Yaka, Lunda, the ... morePende and a few other groups all use them. The horns are supposed to recall the horns of the buffalo, which is a chiefly male symbol of power. The original form is based on the Old Lunda models. As the earliest collected examples came from the Lunda, and the style passed on to all the neighboring people under Lunda influence. Likely. Kum Mwantan" was the name of the nobleman that wore this hat. The term"Kum" for example in many of the neighboring languages is"chief" or"leader" in ChiKuba, the title"Kum a kaan" translates to"leader of the people" or Chief of People" referring to titled people. This is a rather important title as the Kuba"Kum a kaans" are the blood brothers of the king. And as such are the in line for succession. Kum' though need not be so severe.it also means simply"leader" so the hat was probably owned by a chief called"Mwantan" Recommended Reading: See a similar example in CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS-AFRICAN ARTS OF DRESSING THE HEAD. P. 102. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. 74534* All content. Including pictures, Copyright
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Luba Caryatid Stool Female DR Congo Africa
Title, Luba Caryatid Stool standing Female Figure Africa, Type of Object, Artifact. Stool, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th, Dimensions, 14 inches tall x 7 inches diameter to top. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks in seat. Head, neck, and torso, broken base with parts missing, large chips to the base. DOES NOT STAND! Additional Information: This ... morecaryatid stool has a number of classic Luba attributes including the facial features. The form of hands, the hairstyle and the scarification. A well-carved example of Luba Stools.that seems to date from the second half of the 20th century or late. Among the Luba. Stools like this were part of the chief's regalia and receptacle of is spirit and that of his predecessors. During a public's chief appearance, Stool was place on a leopard skin and used as a throne upon which the chief sits.tools such as this are important and prestigious objects among the Luba. This explains why they are always carved with big care and attention on details. The allure of caryatid figures reinforces the definition of prestige object attached to the stools. These caryatid carvings are used exclusively by chiefs and important elders, and are not objects intended for daily use. The chief sits on a stool when he is invested, and afterward when he mediates between the world of the living and the world of the ancestors. The stool is the medium for these spiritual contacts, and thus vital to a chief carrying out his royal duties. Although the Luba trace their heritage through men, royal objects suc
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Luba Figural Scepter / Wand with Multiple Heads DR Congo Africa
Title, Luba Figural Scepter Wand with Multiple Heads DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Scepter. Wand, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood. Cotton cloth, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12.25 inches H. x 2 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, broken at the bottom, Additional Information: A Luba figural scepter decorated with six carved heads. This is a personal and prestige object held by the chiefs and their dignitaries and by priests as a scepter or a dance wand. The exact population of the Luba is unknown. Though they occupy a vast area of the DRC. The civil unrest in the region has prevented any census-taking for many years. Estimates run from the old figure of 1,000,000 down to 200,000. At any rate, as cultures go, they are not large. The world's greatest museums and private ... morecollections are filled with Luba sculpture, as the beauty and serenity of their finest pieces transcend those of almost any other African culture. For such a small group, their impact on the art world has been extraordinary. Recommended Reading: Roberts. M. A. A. F. Roberts; Memory: Luba Art and the Making of Memory. 1996. See also A SURVEY OF ZAIREAN ART: THE BRONSON COLLECTION. By Joseph Cornet. 72787* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. R
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Luba Figural Scepter Wand or Staff of Office DR Congo Africa
Title, Luba Figura Scepter Wand Staff of Office DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Scepter. Wand, staff, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood. Cotton cloth, pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 17.5 inches H. x 2 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, worn patina, Additional Information: A Luba figural scepter. With in the center a well carved standing female figure. This is a personal and prestige object held by the chiefs and their dignitaries and by priests as a scepter or a dance wand. Sculpted figures with prominent breasts and belly constitute a kind of unspoken Luba code for women are thought to hold special powers and those powers are located in their bodies. Figures like the one embellishing this wand sculpturally elegant female. Reflect the prominent role women held in Luba society ... morewhether in politics or in matters spiritual and are recalled in Luba oral history. Female mediums known as Mwadi were acknowledged as reincarnations of dead Luba kings. It was in fact through the bodies of women that Luba kings derived their power. The elaborate coiffure and scarification patterns on this figure identify and give the individual's rank and status and role within Luba society. They serve as a'mark of civilization' and an extension of Luba aesthetics. The exact population of the Luba is unknown. Though they occupy a vast area of the DRC. The civil unrest in the region has prevented any census-taking for many years. Estimates run from the old figure of 1,000,000 down to 200,000. At any rate, as cultures go, they are not large. The world's greatest museums and private collections are filled with Luba sculpture, as the beauty and serenity of their finest pieces transcend those of almost any other African culture. For such a small group, their impact on the art world has been extraordinary. Recommended Reading: Roberts. M. A. A. F. Roberts; Memory: Luba Art and the Making of Memory. 1996. See also A SURVEY OF ZAIREAN ART: THE BRONSON COLLECTION. By Jo
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Kuba Raffia Textile, Superb DR Congo Africa SALE Was $750
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Superb DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 187 X 33 inches, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear/dirt. Loose seams, holes, tears, stains, edges cut in small places, discoloration, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which ... morehave been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: This is a skirt. Worn wrapped multiple times, in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained
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Copper Vase Katanga DR Congo Africa SALE Was $125
Title, Copper Vase Container Large Katanga DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Copper vase, Country of Origin, DR Congo. In Katanga Province, People, Unspecified Materials, Copper, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century probably Dimensions, 9.25 inches H x 9 inches Diam, Overall Condition, Fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, dents. Some oxidation on the surface, Additional Information: a well hand hammered vase made in copper with two nailed ... morehandles. This vase comes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Especially in Katanga region where copper is the most important mineral extracted and used in the production of vessels and other items. The piece has some bumps and dents althoughout the overall condition is good. Its form reflects the creativity of Local artists and the piece shows good age. This vase may have been served as a container. Today. Such a vase can be used as a decorative piece or as a vase to display flowers. 68891* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily exc
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Luba Figural Comb Seated Female Figure DR Congo Africa
Title, Luba Figural Comb with Seated Female Figure on Top DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Comb, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 9.5 inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, crack. One broken tine, chipped tines, Additional Information: A well used comb topped by seated woman. It is difficult to ... morespeak off a single Luba style with certainty. It is a means to group of a number of similar styles under the name Luba while recognizing the numerous sub-styles of Luba art. Figural combs of this kind are common among people of central and West Africa. They are embellished with figures. Heads and other motifs borrowed from local sculpture, textile and wickerwork. In Luba culture combs are important implement for beauty as elaborate coiffures were seen as a'mark of civilization' and an extension of Luba aesthetics. Complex hairstyles take hours to make and require a structure to support this elegant coiffure. Combs such as this were used to ornament ceremonial coiffures and to untangle the hair. Recommended Reading: Roy Sieber& Frank Herreman(eds) HAIR IN AFRICAN ART AND CULTURE Roberts. M. A. A. F. Roberts; Memory: Luba Art and the Making of Memory. 1996, Neyt's superb book, LUBA. 72486* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a y
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ANTIQUE RARE RECLINING DAY BED TRIBAL TABWA DR CONGO AFRICA
RECLINING DAY BED TABWA DR CONGO Ref: 110823 MATERIAL WOOD SERENE FORM HAND CARVED FROM ONE PIECE OF WOOD AN EARLY TO MID 20THC RECLINING TABWA DAY CHAIR IN A FEMALE FORM WITH RELAXED POSE THE FLOW FROM FLAT BED TO THE DEPTH OF FIGURE IS THE WORK OF A MASTER CARVER. OBJECTS SUCH AS LARGE STOOLS BECOME INTIMATELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPIRIT OF THE OWNER" AND WOULD BE PLACED IN THE FAMILY SHRINE AFTER THEIR DEATH AS A VEHICLE OF COMMUNICATION FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT. THERE ARE NATIVE REPAIRS TO TWO OF THE LEGS AND THE PIECE IS COMPLETELY STABLE. Evidence of use and cracks due to age or drying. If you require any further information please look at my ME page or feel free to email me. A UNIQUE FIND. BID NOW TO ENSURE IT IS YOURS Weight 25 Kg Approx Height 87 cm Length/depth 180 cm Width 35 cm THE AFRICAN SEAT COLLECTION PLEASE NOTE: ... morePackage and postage is at cost. Buyers please email if there is a postage preference. | FOR LARGER PICTURE CLICK ON PICTURES BELOW Powered by dhep.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bishm%3Ed%7Fhep-141c0334410-0xf9-
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Wicker Shield Mongo/Related Peoples DR Congo Africa
Title, Wicker Shield Mongo/Related Peoples DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Shield, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Mongo, Materials, Reeds. Straws, twine, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 52" H. x 15.5" W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, loose twine. Missing grip or handle, wear, Additional Information: A large oval shield basketry with woven frame. In the reverse. The wooden grip ... moreis attached to the wicker frame with rattan strips. It serves as the handle. This shield comes from the Mongo and related people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This group also uses wooden shield carved in the same shape than the wicker ones. As war armament, such shields were used for protection during combats. They were also used as dance regalia during the funerals of a valiant warrior and during communal hunts to celebrate the deceased bravery in war as well as this of the all warriors in the community. For similar objects see: SHIELDS AFRICA. SOUTHEAST ASIA, and OCEANIA FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF BARBIER-MUELLER MUSEUM. AFRICAN SHIELDS by Manfred A. Zirngibl. I have examined this piece and agree with the description Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 77900* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay G
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Mbole Figural Staff with Ofika Figure DR Congo Africa
Title, Mbole Caryatid Stool Ofika Couples DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Stool, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Mbole, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 53.5 inches x 2.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks. Chips and wear in places, Additional Information: This wooden stool supported by three slightly crouching figures comes from the Mbole people of the Democratic ... moreRepublic of Congo. The figures recall the Ofika or hanged figures. Central subject in the art of Mbole. They represent two couples. Figural stools like this are rare among the Mbole. The surface and areas of wear indicate that the stool has been extensively used. The Mbole who live on the banks of the Zaire River construct their lives around a semi-secret society known as Lilwa nkoi that exercises social control over Mbole life punishing malefactors and witches. During initiations of the sons of Mbole elites into Lilwa nkoi. Figures such as this are paraded during the ceremonies carried on long sticks high above the new members portraying individuals who have been hanged for divulging the secrets of Lilwa nkoi to non-initiates. Executed males known as Ofika, are meant to be shown hanging resulting in a particularly unique depiction of the body with a thrust out head, hanging feet and the hands resting on their thighs all of which graphically represents the execution of the âteller of secretsâ. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 79184* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To You
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Africa, Old Kuba Raffia Skirt - tie and dye - NGONGO – DR Congo circa 1940
Africa. Old Kuba Raffia Skirt- NGONGO- DR Congo Raffia Vinifera fibers. Approximately 31inches x 18 feet or 216 inches Tie and dye. Rare piece. I purchased this years ago from a dealer in Belgium. And paid $1100. It is particularly beautiful and large. It is in wonderful condition. Bright and vibrant with a few of the usual and common thin spots. The detail along the sides and the striking pattern and colors make this a great find. The Kuba(or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to the same family. Each piece must be soaked, beaten, and then worked and scraped by hand, so as to assume its typical characteristics of fine silk-like.
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Kuba Beaded Belt For Dignitaries DR Congo Africa SALE Was $95
Title, Kuba Beaded Belt For Dignitaries DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Belt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, raffia. Cowrie shells, beads, Approximate Age, secong Half 20th century, Dimensions, Length: 52 inches. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, None, Additional nformation: Noble's cowry belt. Kuba people. Democratic Republic of Congo. Glass beads and cowry shells embroidered onto handwoven raffia fabric. This belt was used to hold up the voluminous raffia skirts worn by nobles in the Kuba Kingdom in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The prominent display of cowries in the royal costume emphasizes the ruler as by far the wealthiest person in the kingdom. So wealthy that he purportedly ate pulverized cowries as part of his diet. A king's rainment weighed as much as 185 pounds! The 130 ... moretitled individuals at court also had their own costume forms. For more information. See Blier's ROYAL ARTS OF AFRICA. To see examples of Kuba beadwork. See Mack's EMIL TORDAY AND THE ART OF THE CONGO 1900-1909. 74258* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. Yo
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Kuba Raffia Textile Skirt Handwoven DR Congo Africa 15 Feet
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Woman's Skirt handwoven Africa 184 x 30 Inches, Type of Object, Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Woman's Skirt. Africa, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba-Bushoong, Materials, Raffia Approximate Age, mid twentieth century. Dimensions, 184 x 30 inches, Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, worn. Stains, rips on seams, and holes or tears in places. Additional Information: An old and well worn raffia skirt from the Kuba. This large raffia skirt is a multi-panel skirt that was worn wrapped multiple times around the waist. By the Kuba women in the Kuba Kingdom, which is in the Democratic Republic of Congo, formerly Zaire. This is a great piece of textile made by both men and women. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is ... morenotoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I wrote a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! Appliqué is the most popular w
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Luba-Hemba Caryatid Stool Buli Style DR Congo Africa SALE Was $390
Title, Luba-Hemba Caryatid Stool Buli Style DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Stool, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba-Hemba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 16 inches H. x 12 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, old insect damage arrested. Chips in base, cracks in seat, hole in shoulder, Additional Information: This superb caryatid stool is attributed to the Luba-Hemba because of its ... morestyle similar to the famous Buli style. The caryatid is a standing female figure with large hands supporting the plateau. This is a wonderful stool to add to a collection! This stool is a very old example of Luba Stools. The surface and quality of the wood are evidence of its age. Other than the old losses at the base and base. As well as some abrasions and small holes in places, the condition is consistent with age and use. Stools like this were part of the chief's regalia and receptacle of is spirit and that of his predecessors. During a public's chief appearance. Such a Stool was place on a leopard skin and used as a throne upon which the chief sits.tools such as this are important and prestigious objects among the Luba. This explains why they are always carved with big care and attention on details. The allure of caryatid figures reinforces the definition of prestige object attached to the stools. These caryatid stools are used exclusively by chiefs and important elders, and are not objects intended for daily use. The chief sits on a stool when he is invested, and afterwards when he mediates between the world of the living and the world of the ancestors. The stool is
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Luba Figural Staff of Office Kibango DR Congo Africa SALE Was $350
Title, Luba Figural Staff of Office Kibango DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Staff of authority, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 56 inches H x 8 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear, Additional Information: A superb Luba staff topped with a standing female figure presenting her breasts. Designs include typical Luba striations ... moreand a lizard. Known as Kibango. Luba staffs such as this are used as a symbol of office and held by royals and titleholders. Kibango staff is among the most important Luba emblems of authority. They served symbol of rank and social status and a residence of protective lineage spirits. The designs and figures can be read by the chief and the spiritual medium that blesses the staff and loads it with magical and ritual properties. The magical powers and prayers embedded into the staff can cure and protect those whom the chief administers. The male figure at the top of the staff reflects the unique nature of Luba chieftainship for it is thought by the Luba that the kingâs spirit is split between male bodies who hold the political titles. The human head may be seen as a symbol of primordial ancestors guarantor of the union and the complementarity of male and female in this society.sometimes. These motifs form a complex symbolic narrative related to the king, his history, his roles and responsibilities. When not in use, staffs were kept in secret location and closely guarded by the owner. For similar examples see F. Neyt. Luba. To the Sources of Zaire, pp. 123-137 Recommended
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Lega Bwami Ceremonial Hat DR Congo Africa SALE Was $290
Title, Lega Bwami Ceremonial Hat DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Hat, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, vegetal fibers. Buttons, mussel shells, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 9 inches H x 7 inches D. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, minor chips in mussel shell. STAND NOT INCLUDED! Additional Information: Lega hats reveal status among the Bwami secret society which governs ... moremost of Lega life. Animals are important in Bwami symbolism. And elephant, pangolin, and hornbill all represent different levels of Bwami. Imported buttons are sometime added. All these elements help identify the owner. For a fascinating article with numerous examples, see Elizabeth Cameron's article on Lega Hats in Arnoldi and Kreamer's CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS-AFRICAN ARTS OF DRESSING THE HEAD. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. 39303* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays
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Mbole Copper Bracelet Currency DR Congo Africa SALE Was $95
Title, Mbole Bracelet Currency DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Currency, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Mbole, Materials, Brass or Bronze, Approximate Age, unknown, Dimensions, 4.75 inches Overall Diam X 2.25 inches exterior Diam. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, crack at edge. Signs of long wear and slight surface oxidation. Dents, casting flaws Additional Information: A very heavy bronze or brass currency in the form of a large ... morebracelet. This one was not made to be worn as a bracelet. This is an example of how the value of an object is defined not only by its shape but equally by its absolute value as metal to be worked into something else if needed. Bracelets like this reflected the wealth of their owner. This large and heavy bracelet currency comes probably from the Mbole or Ngelima people living in Ituri region in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was made in the sand either with another ingot or by pressing a carved form to shape the mold that the molten metal was poured into. 55052* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them!
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Azande Double-Edged Scimitar Sword DR Congo Africa SALE Was $79
Title, Azande Double-Edged Scimitar Sword. DR Congo Long, Type of Object, Double-edged Sword, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Azande(zande) Materials, Forged Iron. Wood, Approximate Age, unknown. Probably mid 20th century or earlier, Dimensions, 21" H. x 2.25" W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Oxidation on metal. Handle missing, Additional Information: Scimitar or curved saber type sword with a long ... morefluted curved blade. This finely forged blade with the spear-like projection at the top is the product of the Azande blacksmith who converted ore to make iron and through a laborious process of hammering made this excellent blade. But knives of this kind are also found among the Azande neighbors and other people from the Norther Congo. From Sudan and Central Africa. In the DR Congo knives like this are produced by peoples such as the Topoke. Ngbandi, Nzakara, Bandja etc. Warriors carried swords such as this in addition to a large body covering shield. The small projection at the bottom was used to loop some cord around it and the warriorâs wrist. The Azande shared this style of blade with a number of neighboring people including the Boa and the Topoke among others. This is a fine example of the Azande blacksmithâs work and would serve as a good addition to a collection of African knives and weapons. For close similar pieces see: Norman Hurst. Ngola. The Weapon as authority, Identity, and Ritual Object in Sub-Saharan Africa. 1997, Hurst Gallery, Massachusetts, p. 20, figs 15,16, 17 Ballarini. R. Armi Bianche DellâAfrica Nera. Black Africaâs Traditional
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Africa, Old Fine Kuba Raffia - SHOOWA - Kasai Velvet – DR Congo
Africa. Old Fine Kasai Velvet- SHOOWA– DR Congo Raffia Vinifera fibers. Mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 70 x 60(27.55 x 23.62 inches) The Kuba(or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to the same family. Each piece must be soaked, beaten, and then worked and scraped by hand, so as to assume its typical characteristics of fine silk-like.
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Shi (Bashi) Wood Pitcher with Handle DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $89
Title, Shi(or Bashi) Wood Pitcher with Handle DR Congo African, Type of Object, Pitcher. Bowl, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Shi or Bashi, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second Half 20th Century, Dimensions, 6 inches H x 4.5 inches Diameter, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, cracks. Stains, dents, wear, Shi or Bashi Pitcher with Handle. DR Congo, Afican Additional Information: This well-carved wooden pitcher with a beautiful lozenge shape opening and a handle comes probably from the Shi. The Shi(also called Bashi) people live in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are neighbors of the Lega. Nyindu, Havu, and Vira. Unfortunately, very little is known about their culture andart. A few masks and wooden pitchers have been attributed to the Shi people(see Felix, M.L.100 peoples of Zaire and their sculpture) ... moreThis piece was used as a pitcher for serving milk, local wine or beer and ritual brevage. 82673* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original pay
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Brass Bar Currency DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $29
Title, Brass Bar Currency DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Bar Currency, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, unspecified Group, Materials, Copper alloy-Brass, Approximate Age, unknown, Dimensions, 8 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Some oxidation. Rusting surface, Additional Information: A brass bar currency probably from the DR Congo. Metal in whatever form has value and particularly among traditional societies iron had value in ... morethat it could be converted into other forms such as a hoe. A spear point or machete or even a door hinge. Bar of metal carried not only symbolic meaning during bride negotiations but held practical value as well. Our guru instructs that such currency comes from the Congo. It was called Mkukhu. Signs of shrink wrinkles indicate that this currency form was puddle cast then forged from a copper ingot. Like all bar currencies this piece is primarily a store of material that could be made into some other copper object. 85410* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! H
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Large Lulua Fertility Figure DR Congo Africa Luluwa Statue Old
Large Lulua Fertility Mother Statue Luluwa Carving- DR Congo- Rare richly ornated ritual figure with emphasis of scarification marks. The large belly button and erected breasts Wood. Great Patina! Age: about 60 years Size: 60 cm Excellent condition with minors signs of usage! From own collection For details see pictures please! Check out my other auctions for more African Art! Shipping for 5.99 € within Germany- please ask for international shipping quotes! Payment via PAYPAL for international buyers or bank transfer to German bank account! Please contact me for further information!
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Luba Songye Adornment Axe Money Substitute DR Congo Africa Many Details
Luba or Songye Adornment Axe Value Item used as Substitute for Money- DRC- Richly ornated with a figure and faces on both sides. Grip decorated Such axes were not used as weapons or tools. Instead they were recognized as value items and status symbols Rare in such a quality! Age: about 35-50 years Size: 55 x 41 cm Excellent condition with typical signs of usage! From own collection For details see pictures please! Check out my other auctions for more African Art! Shipping for 5.99 € within Germany- please ask for international shipping quotes! Payment via PAYPAL for international buyers or bank transfer to German bank account! Please contact me for further information!
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Kuba Raffia Textile Appliquéd 10 FT DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $250
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Appliquéd 10 FT DR Congo Africa Type of Object, Appliquéd raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th Century/ contemporary, Dimensions, 142 inches x 22 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, None, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. A Kuba raffia skirt with beutiful appliquéd designs and in very good condition. Additional Information: The ... morefollowing are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design by Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth of a different color. The designs are then placed on t
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Ngombe Executioner's Knife Mbulu DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $210
Title, Ngombe Executioner's Knife Mbulu or M'boutou DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Knife/ Sword, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Ngala/Ngombe Materials, Forged Iron. Wood, copper alloy sheets, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century Dimensions, 26 inches H. x 6.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, a few chips at edges of blade. Some oxidation on blade/ rusting, wear Additional ... moreInformation: These well designed knives with a single cutting edge were used by the Ngombe and Ngala people as ceremonial and parade pieces over a wide area of what is now DRCongo. Formerly Zaire. Used by chiefs and social elites, they indicated rank and social standing. Women of the nearby Ngbaka have also been noted carrying similar swords during ceremonies. Though primarily known for public display in recent times they were originally used in ceremonial executions of slaves. A Belgian'explorer' provided a description of an execution that he witnessed in 1883 in which a sword of this type was used in a particularly efficient manner. This is a fine example of the type in good condition with the well forged iron blade and copper sheet s and wire wrapping of the handle intact. A similar example is illustrated in Ballarini(1992:57) For an article on these. And several similar examples, see NGOLA-THE WEAPON AS AUTHORITY, IDENTITY AND RITUAL OBJECT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, by Norman Hurst. Recommended Reading and more examples see: Ballarini. R. Armi Bianche DellâAfrica Nera. Black Africaâs Traditional Arms. 1992. Fischer. W. and M. A. Zirngibl, â
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Kuba Beaded Belt Cowrie Shells Beads DR Congo Africa SALE
Title, Kuba Beaded Belt Cowryie Shells Beads DR Congo African, Type of Object, Belt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, beads. Cowrie shells, raffia, cotton cloth, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 34 inches long x 2 inches W. Overall Condition, Good.Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cut strings with missing beads and cowrie shells. Seams Additional Information: This belt. Made of glass beads and cowrie shells embroidered ... moreonto cotton cloth, was used to hold upon the voluminous raffia skirts worn by nobles in the Kuba Kingdom in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The prominent display of cowries in the royal costume emphasizes the ruler as by far the wealthiest person in the kingdom, so wealthy that he purportedly ate pulverized cowries as part of his diet. A king's rainment weighed as much as 185 pounds! The 130 titled individuals at court also had their own costume forms. Recommended Reading: Cornet's ART ROYAL KUBA. Mack's EMIL TORDAY AND THE ART OF THE CONGO 1900-1909. 76292* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make
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Kuba Forged Iron Currency DR Congo Africa
Title, Kuba Forged Iron Currency DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Currency, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, probably Kuba, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, unknown, Dimensions, 11.75 inches H. x 3.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, rusting surface, Additional Information: A forged iron currency probably from the Kuba of the DR Congo. Metal in whatever form has value and particularly among traditional societies iron had value ... morein that it could be converted into other forms such as a hoe. A spear point or machete or even a door hinge. These metal tools carried not only symbolic meaning during bride negotiations but held practical value as well. 87763* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it
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Luba Low Headrest Carved Heads DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $210
Title, Luba Low Headrest with Carved Heads Musamo DR Congo African, Type of Object, artifact. Headrest/stool? Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, wood, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 16.75 inches x 3.25 inches x 3 inches Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, cracks in heads and faces. Cracks and chips in board, Additional Information: This is a challenging piece to identify. The heads in each side of this board show features that related this object to the Luba. It is not easy to a function of this board. Could it be a divination board? There is not traces of rubbing to confirm this function. It could not be a stool because it's too slow. It is possible that this could be a low headrest. Despite its unusually large size, this is a well-carved example. Luba always carve their headrests with great ... morecare reflecting the importance of these artifacts to the owner. Headrests like this were personal items used by their owners as pillows to protect their neck and for their comfort while resting or lying on the mat. They were also used to protect their ceremonial coiffure. As François Neyt noted. Symbolically these headrests are the support of life itself. They also prevent bad dreams. The Luba excel at the veneration of feminine beauty and motherhood. And much of their skillfully crafted artworks, like this exquisite headrest, reflect this ideal. The history of the Luba can be traced back at least 500 years. And they have dominated much of southern part of the Congo during most of this time span. At the height of their expansion their empire stretched east all the way to Lake Tanganyika. They are still a large culture, numbering about 1,000,000, and their influence remains significant. While there are dozens of art-producing peoples of Congolese origin who have contributed significantly to the recognition of West African art, the Luba, along with their closely related neighbors the Hemba, are debatably the most important of them all, with many masterpieces scattered t
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Kuba Raffia Textile Runner DR Congo Africa
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile with Openworks DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Textile. Overskirt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 14.5 inches x 70 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear, Kuba Raffia Textile with Openworks DR Congo Africa Additional Information: The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design. By Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition ... morethat stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! The most commonly known of the Kuba textiles are the cut-pile Shoowa or Kasai Velvets. Named after the river along which the BaKuba live. Improvisation and irregularity characterize the Kasai Velvets. This is because the weaver works without a plan or preliminary sketching, though the model can occasionally be displayed on the cloth in advance using black thread. Often the design is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represent. Originally Kasai Velvets were used as currency. And were valuable products for trade and exchange. They could be included in the tribute villagers paid annually to the King, in th
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Kuba Barkcloth Ishyeen Double Length DR Congo Africa
Title, Kuba Barkcloth Ishyeen Double Length DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Barkcloth. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 120 inches X 12 Inches, Overall Condition, Fair to Good. Damage/Repair, some tears. Holes, stains, cut edges, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: Can be steamed or ironed-I have left this up to the buyer. The BaKuba of the Democratic ... moreRepublic of the Congo. Formerly Zaire, are known for their exquisite raffia woven textiles, carved wooden palm wine cups and cosmetic boxes in interesting shapes, and masks reflecting their elaborate mythology. Bark cloth is known as ISHYEEN among the Kuba. The bark is obtained from a particular tree. After removal the bark is soaked in water until it is soft enough to be worked. Using ivory or wooden pounders one or more men beat the bark against a smooth horizontal tree trunk to expand it and make it softer. Once the bark is dried, the women will apply patterns on the bark by using black dye from the juice of the gardenia seed. Vansina's CHILDREN OF WOOT is a fascinating book about them. See also Cornet Joseph, Art Royal Kuba. Edizioni Sipiel, 1982. 88501* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by
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Kuba Raffia Textile wih Cowrie Shells DR Congo Africa
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile wih Cowrie Shells DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Textile. Overskirt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 19.5 inches x 33 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, stain, Additional Information: The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design. By Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba ... moretextiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! The most commonly known of the Kuba textiles are the cut-pile Shoowa or Kasai Velvets. Named after the river along which the BaKuba live. Improvisation and irregularity characterize the Kasai Velvets. This is because the weaver works without a plan or preliminary sketching, though the model can occasionally be displayed on the cloth in advance using black thread. Often the design is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represent. Originally Kasai Velvets were used as currency. And were valuable products for trade and exchange. They could be included in the tribute villagers paid annually to the King, in the dowries of matrimonial exchanges, an
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LUBA010 African Tribal Collection - STUNNING LUBA CARYATID STOOL,DR CONGO AFRICA
Description AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION LUBA CARYATID STOOL D.R.C(Congo) Africa Item Number: LUBA010 Originates from: DRC Field-collected by us Approximate age: Mid to Late 20th Century Measurements(inches) H 21.5 W 15 Measurements(cm) H 55 W 38 Condition: Good. Normal wear and minor cracks from use in the village. This stool has been used in the village we found it in. But was probably made to be sold. A stunning stool carved from 1 piece of wood- with 2 figures holding up the seat. This and several other pieces were collected by us from a village in the North of DRC near the Congo river. We are supporting 2 villages with profits from the sale of their pieces. Luba circular stools. Carved from one tree trunk are of high artistic merit. They are usually supported by a caryatid figure of a kneeling or standing woman, they sit resting on her ... morehead and also supported by upraised arms. zyama Payment PayPal Accepted as are other methods including cheques. Bank transfers. And postal orders. Funds can also be sent directly to our charitable fund in Cote D'Ivoire Please contact us to discuss all options Shipping Tribal Pieces are packed carefully by us. And normally shipped by'First Class' service in the UK. Or by Fedex'tracked' or World Parcel Service(UPS) for International deliveries We welcome requests from customers as to your specific postal/ customs requirements Packages are normally insured during transit and normally will need to be signed for* If shipping rates are not displayed for your country, please contact us before buying as shipping costs to you may be higher* About Us WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION Excellent quality Tribal Art at sensible prices We are a husband and wife team based in the UK with strong personal links to Ghana and much of West Africa. Over the past few decades we have been passionate collectors of African antiques with particular interest in tribally used ceremonial masks and figures. We have both previously lived in West Africa for more than 15 years and have
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Luba Figural Carved Gong Seated Figure DR Congo Africa
Title, Luba Figural Carved Gong Seated Figure DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Carved Gong, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 14 inches H. x 6.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, chipped ear. Scrapes, scratches, and wear in places, shallow cracks in gong, Additional Information: A figural gong from the Luba people. Musical Instrument. ... moreHemba people. Democratic Republic of the Co The Luba have produced number of important objects such as masks and figures. They have also excelled in the decoration of utilitarian objects like gongs or bells. Stools, and neckrests. The curious object presented is a piece with a lot of presence. It has a classical Luba stance a Luba peaceful contemplation expression. This object is bell-shaped but has no iclapper inside. It seems obvious that the side ridges were rubbed with a stick to produce a friction-type sound, or maybe beaters were tapped on the outside to produce sounds.This object was used as a prestige object for a musician, and rarely used. 91062* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Se
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Kuba Textile Raffia Square DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $49
Title, Kuba Textile Raffia Square DR Congo African, Type of Object, Raffia Handwoven Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 16 inches x 18 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains from dyes Additional Information: The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design. By Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, ... moremeanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! The most commonly known of the Kuba textiles are the cut-pile Shoowa or Kasai Velvets. Named after the river along which the BaKuba live. Improvisation and irregularity characterize the Kasai Velvets. This is because the weaver works without a plan or preliminary sketching, though the model can occasionally be displayed on the cloth in advance using black thread. Often the design is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represent. Originally Kasai Velv
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48949 gr.figura cartomante dei Bakongo,dr Congo, Africa
La descrizione di questo articolo è stata tradotta automaticamente. Se hai dubbi o domande. Ti invitiamo a contattarci. Gr.Wahrsagerfigur Bakongo. Repubblica Democratica del Congo Materiale: Legno Dimensioni: 63 centimetri Peso: 3.0 kg Condizione: Vedi foto Ständer und Unterlagen nicht im Lieferumfang falls nicht ausdrücklich erwähnt Hinweis: Beachten Sie. Wenn Fragen oder Probleme auftreten, bitte rufen Sie uns an. Wir werden eine Lösung finden. Tel: 01786617541 Bewertung: Bitte mit Ihre positiven Bewertung als detailieren können wir Ihn weiter schöne Angebote auf Ebay anbieten. Bitte geben Sie uns eine gute Bewertung. Danke für Unterstützung. Kriterien Durchschnittliche Bewertung Anzahl der Bewertungen Artikel wie beschrieben 1675, Kommunikation 1772, Versandzeit 1655, Versand- und Verpackungskosten ... more1681, Versandkostenübersicht/Postage. Besuchen Sie unseren ebay-Shop für weitere interessante Artikel! Anthony Isaiah Grünewaldstr. 3 04103 Leipzig Deutschland Tel. +49(0)341 2255433 Fax +49(0)341 2255434 e-mail: Si prega di utilizzare il sistema della messaggistica di eBay UstID: DE229618750(Öffnungszeiten: Montags- Samstag 10:00 bis 18:00 Uhr) Erstellt durch Das kostenlose Einstell-Tool. Stellen Sie Ihre Artikel schnell und bequem ein und verwalten Sie Ihre aktiven Angebote. Erstellt durch Das kostenlose Einstell-Tool. Stellen Sie Ihre Artikel schnell und bequem ein und verwalten Sie Ihre aktiven Angebote.
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Kuba Skirt Barkcloth and Raffia DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $99
Title, Kuba Skirt of Barkcloth and Raffia DR Congo African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Bark. Raffia, Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 39.5 inches x 12 Inches, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cuts. Tears, rips, seams, holes, stains, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been ... morelaundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: The BaKuba of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Formerly Zaire, are known for their exquisite raffia woven textiles, carved wooden palm wine cups and cosmetic boxes in interesting shapes, and masks reflecting their elaborate mythology. Bark cloth is known as ISHYEEN among the Kuba. The bark is obtained from a particular tree. After removal the bark is soaked in water until it is soft enough to be worked. Using ivory or wooden pounders one or more men beat the bark against a smooth horizontal tree trunk to expand it and make it softer. Once the bark is dried, the women will apply patterns on the bark by using black dye from the juice of the gardenia seed. Vansina's CHILDREN OF WOOT is a fascinating book about them. See also Cornet Joseph, Art Royal Kuba. Edizioni Sipiel, 1982. 86560* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2
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41102 Rare Window Shutter Art from the Chokwe, DR Congo, Africa
The description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions. Please feel free to contact us. Selt.Fenster Chokwe. DR Congo Material: Wood Size: 58 x 35 x 7 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Condition: See photos Ständer und Unterlagen nicht im Lieferumfang falls nicht ausdrücklich erwähnt Hinweis: Beachten Sie. Wenn Fragen oder Probleme auftreten, bitte rufen Sie uns an. Wir werden eine Lösung finden. Tel: 01786617541 Bewertung: Bitte mit Ihre positiven Bewertung als detailieren können wir Ihn weiter schöne Angebote auf Ebay anbieten. Bitte geben Sie uns eine gute Bewertung. Danke für Unterstützung. Kriterien Durchschnittliche Bewertung Anzahl der Bewertungen Artikel wie beschrieben 1675, Kommunikation 1772, Versandzeit 1655, Versand- und Verpackungskosten 1681, Versandkostenübersicht/Postage. ... moreBesuchen Sie unseren ebay-Shop für weitere interessante Artikel! Anthony Isaiah Grünewaldstr. 3 04103 Leipzig Deutschland Tel. +49(0)341 2255433 Fax +49(0)341 2255434 e-mail: Please use eBay messaging system UstID: DE229618750(Öffnungszeiten: Montags- Samstag 10:00 bis 18:00 Uhr) Erstellt durch Das kostenlose Einstell-Tool. Stellen Sie Ihre Artikel schnell und bequem ein und verwalten Sie Ihre aktiven Angebote. Erstellt durch Das kostenlose Einstell-Tool. Stellen Sie Ihre Artikel schnell und bequem ein und verwalten Sie Ihre aktiven Angebote.
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Chokwe Figural Comb DR Congo Africa
Title, Chokwe Figural Comb African, Type of Object, Comb, Country of Origin, Angola/ DR Congo/Zambia, People, Chokwe, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 8. inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, one broken tooth. Additional Information: A beautiful comb with a a carved head on the top a typical Chokwe cruciform scarification on the forehead. Elaborate combs like this were used to ornament ceremonial coiffures and to untangle the hair. The Chokwe use professional carvers to carve such objects. And their skills are famous throughout Africa and the world. The Chokwe are part of the old Lunda Empire and moved to their current homelands around 1860, following a major famine. Currently they number over one million, and live in parts of Angola, Zambia and the DRC. Their traditional rituals were devoted ... moreto the worship of ancestors and communicating with the gods, but today their larger artworks are used primarily for entertainment. There are even traveling groups of dancers who perform in towns and villages for extra income. The formerly violent areas of Angola where most of the Chokwe live are slowly returning to normal after years of civil war. Recommended Reading: Roy Sieber& Frank Herreman(eds) HAIR IN AFRICAN ART AND CULTURE Roberts. M. A. A. F. Roberts. 91378* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays
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Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Ceremonial Skirt Superb DR Congo Africa
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Ntshak Ceremonial Skirt Superb Old Africa, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 128" X 35" Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, loose seams. A few holes and stains, wear, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered ... morein any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A wonderful skirt. Worn wrapped multiple times, handwoven by the Kuba people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Men did the weaving, women did the dying and embroidery. Raffia, which comes from the raffia palm tree, is notoriously difficult to work with. Soaking and pounding were both used to soften the fibers. Each piece took months to make. I have written a book on them. See Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. Kuba Textiles& Design, AfricaDirect Inc. 2009, 41 pages. 28 full color photographs, paperback. The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design: In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The text
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Iron Bracelet Ingot Currency Old DR Congo Africa
Title, Iron Bracelet Ingot Currency Old DR Congo African, Type of Object, Bracelet Currency, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, unspecified, Materials, Forged iron, Approximate Age, probably 19th to 20 Century, Dimensions, 2.25 inches Int. diameter x 3 inches ext. diam. x 1.5 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair. Damage/Repair, rusted surface, Additional Information: A forged iron bracelet currency probably from an unknown group of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This well used and finely worked iron reflects different uses as well as different process of manufacture. Iron bracelets such as this were widely traded in Africa and their number and quality reflected the wealth of their owner. 88069* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. ... morehas been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card, we'll refund the credit card. Combining Shipping: You are welcome to wait to pay. And to combine multiple ite
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Mbole Copper Anklet Currency HUGE DR Congo Africa
Title, Mbole Copper Anklet Currency HUGE DR Congo African, Type of Object, Anklet/currency, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Mbole, Materials, Copper alloy, Approximate Age, Probably Mid 20th centuryor earlier, Dimensions, 8 inches W. x 6 inches H. x 3.5 inches Interior Diam. Overall Condition, Poor to Fair. Damage/Repair, cracked. Holes and dents, signs of oxidation, Mbole Copper Anklet Currency HUGE DR Congo African Additional information: The Mbole. A group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Some of the largest jewelry forms known in sub-Saharan Africa are found among the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband ... moreto his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. The anklets come in two sizes the larger known as Ehuke and the smaller Diako. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Recommended Reading: See an example in Schaedler's EARTH AND ORE-2500 YEARS OF AFRICAN ART IN TERRA COTTA AND METAL. 87876* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an
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Yaka Slit Gong Double Head with Quadruped on Top DR Congo Africa
Title, Yaka Diviner's Slit Gong Double Head with Quadruped on Top African, Type of Object, slit gong, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Yaka, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 25.5 inches H. x 6.inches W. Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, dents. Chips, shallow cracks, wear, Additional Information: A superb figural Yaka diviner's slit gong. The Yaka diviner has a position ... moreof power within the community. The slit gong is used by the diviner during rites of initiation. Slit gongs such as this are then used by diviners when the are possessed spirits and is performing divination rituals. See a photograph of a Yaka diviner during a ritual in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's"ART AND ORACLE. by LaGamma. Each diviner has his own slit gong, which incorporates the spirit of the master diviner who was his mentor. It is the clairvoyance of this ancestor that will direct the novice in his or her own practice, and the slit will serve as the mouth of the oracle's voice when the slit drum is struck. La Gamma, op cit) Yaka people number approximately 300.000 and live along the Kwango River in the SW Democratic Republic of the Congo. They have a highly developed artistic sense-and they instill beauty and drama in even mundane objects. They are best known for the upturned noses found on initiation masks and diviner's fetishes, but their art can be abstract and vague as well. They sometimes create statues of considerable proportions. Though these normally are used by diviners and healers and are used in various ways and for multiple purposes.There
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Kuba Textile Raffia DR Congo Africa Unusual Patterns
Title, Kuba Textile Raffia DR Congo Africa Unusual Patterns, Type of Object, Raffia Handwoven Textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 28 inches x 21.5 inches, Overall Condition, fair to Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Stains, Additional Information: The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design. By Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural ... moreworld. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! The most commonly known of the Kuba textiles are the cut-pile Shoowa or Kasai Velvets. Named after the river along which the BaKuba live. Improvisation and irregularity characterize the Kasai Velvets. This is because the weaver works without a plan or preliminary sketching, though the model can occasionally be displayed on the cloth in advance using black thread. Often the design is built up from memory, repeating the most common designs and color combinations found in the region. The message conveyed is up to the artist, who is the only one who can explain what he or she intended to represen
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Songye Janus Figure in Clay Vessel Pot DR Congo Africa
Title, Songye Janus Figure in Clay Vessel DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Magical device used by Diviner or Priest, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Feathers, clay, Cord and magical materials, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12.5 inches H. x 6.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear. Chips and dents in vessel, Additional Information: ... moreThis stunning Songye object consists of a janus carved figures encrusted in a clay pot containing unkwon material or substances. The figures are carved in classic Songye style with a band of magical substances wrapped below their arms and above the swollen abdomen indicating magical potency. The figures also shows a warm used patina. Figures such as this are known as nkishi(sing. Mankishi(plur. and the vessel would hold the material known as bishimba that would give it its magical powers. Many groups in the greater Congo area. And elsewhere, use art to meet the contingencies of everyday life through the activities of the local priest or diviner known as the Nganga. These individuals of great spiritual strength and inductive abilities use the rituals, secret formulae and sculptures to heal and prevent the activities of malevolent forces. Sculpture often serves to divine the future, control oneâs destiny, and forestall evil-doers or to work magic and most importantly to gain the attention of the spirit world. Among the Songye and others, sculpture such as this serves as the contact point between the spirits and the priest, it is where the ritual activity of the diviner meets
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Kuba Appliqued Raffia Textile Long DR Congo Africa 23" Wide, 16'long
Kuba appliqué African 23" x 16' there are some holes and appliqué loose.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-14b607a588a-0x104-
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Kuba Raffia Textile DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $99.00
Title, Kuba Raffia Textile Overskirt with Openwork DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Textile. Overskirt, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia. Dyes, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 15 inches x 49 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, None, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Kuba Raffia Textile with Openworks DR Congo Africa Additional Information: The following are excerpts from Kuba Textiles and Design. By Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi ... moreBatulukisi Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! The most commonly known of the Kuba textiles are the cut-pile Shoowa or Kasai Velvets. Named after the river along which the BaKuba live. Improvisation and irregularity characterize the Kasai Velvets. This is because the weaver works without a plan or preliminary sketching, though the model can occasionally be displayed on the cloth in advance using black thread. Often the desig
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Luba Pot Ritual Vessel DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $125
Title, Luba Pot Ritual Vessel DR Congo African, Type of Object, Clay Vessel. Pottery, terracotta, ceramic, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Clay. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches H x 10 inches Diam, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, crack with repair at rim. Scratches, scrapees, wear, and chips in places, traces of what it contained inside, stains, Additional Information: ... morea simple and well modeled Luba clay vessel. The piece is in good condition and its shape and motifs reflect the creativity of Luba artists. This vessel may have been served as a ritual container probably used by either a diviner or a healer in the preparation of magical or medicine substances. Recommended Reading: Francois Neyt. LUBA TO THE SOURCES OF THE ZAIRE, 1994-Mary Nooter Roberts and Allen F. Roberts. MEMORY. LUBA ART AND THE MAKING OF HISTORY, 1996 Katheleen Bickford Berzock. FOR HEARTH AND ALTAR. 65609* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: W
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Songye Magical Double Sculptures Nkishi DR Congo Africa
Title, Songye Magical Double Sculptures Nkishi DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Power figure Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood.Leather, cotton cloth unknown materials, nails, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 7 inches H. x 4.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, chips in hairstyle. Knee, and base; shallow cracks in places, Additional Information: This woderful Songye piece consists of a joined carved wooden figures with two heads. One body and two legs. The belly holds a magical charge wrapped in cotton cloth and a belt fulled with magical substances also. The piece is carved in a classic Songye style. The charge in band and in abdomen indicate magical potency. The age of the object can be seen by the discoloration and wear in places. Figures such as this ... moreare known as nkishi and the magical charges known as bishimba that would give the figure its magical powers. Many groups in the greater Congo area. And elsewhere, use art to meet the contingencies of everyday life through the activities of the local priest or diviner known as the Nganga. These individuals of great spiritual strength and inductive abilities use the rituals, secret formulae and sculptures to heal and prevent the activities of malevolent forces. Sculpture often serves to divine the future, control oneâs destiny, and forestall evil-doers or to work magic and most importantly to gain the attention of the spirit world. Among the Songye and others, sculpture such as this serves as the contact point between the spirits and the priest, it is where the ritual activity of the diviner meets spiritual presence. This is an important piece of Songye art and will add a unique object to any serious collection. Recommended reading: Cornet. J. A Survey of Zairian Art, North Carolina Museum of Art, 1978. Leuzinger. E. African Sculpture, p.244, Museum Rietburg, 1963. Neyt. F. Traditional Arts and History of Zaire, Louvain, 1981. I have examined this piece and agree with th
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Kuba Textile Appliquéd Raffia DR Congo Africa Superb Design
Title, Kuba Appliquéd Raffia Textile DR Congo African Superb, Type of Object, Appliquéd raffia textile, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Raffia palm fibers. Dyes, Approximate Age, contemporary, Dimensions, 160 inches x 23 inches Overall Condition, Good. Damage/Repair, Loose stitching, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. A Kuba raffia textile wih appliquéd stunning patterns. Additional Information: The following are excerpts from ... moreKuba Textiles and Design by Elizabeth S. Bennett and Niangi Batulukisi. Ph.D. In sub-Saharan Africa. Where representative art has flourished for centuries, carvers and crafts people have typically taken for their subjects human figures, animals, plants, and elements of the natural world. Abstract art, meanwhile, has remained marginal. The textiles of the BaKuba(Kuba) people of the Democratic Republic of Congo are an exception. Although part of a tradition that stretches back 400 years, Kuba textiles have a strikingly modern look. They use improvised systems of signs, lines, colors, and textures, often in the form of complex geometric rectilinear patterns. Their appliqués are reminiscent of works by 19th- and 20th-century masters like Matisse, Picasso, Klee, Penck, and Chellida. This is no coincidence: all of those artists were inspired by Kuba design! Appliqué is the most popular weaving technique among the Kuba. To create an appliqué. Kuba artists use a stencil to cut decorative designs out of a brightly colored cloth, and then sew or apply the designs onto a cloth of a different color. The designs are then placed on top of yet another cloth. T
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Mbole Copper Anklet Currency DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $99.00
Title, Mbole Copper Anklet Currency Congo African, Type of Object, Anklet-currency, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Mbole, Materials, Copper alloy, Approximate Age, Probably Mid 20th century or earlier, Dimensions, 4.75 inches out Diam x 3.25 inches interior Diam. 7.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair, Damage/Repair, cracked. Shows signs of oxidation, dents, Mbole Copper Anklet Currency DR Congo African Additional information: The Mbole. A group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Some of the largest jewelry forms known in sub-Saharan Africa are found among the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife ... moreto be a part of the marriage contract. The anklets come in two sizes the larger known as Ehuke and the smaller Diako. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Recommended Reading: See an example in Schaedler's EARTH AND ORE-2500 YEARS OF AFRICAN ART IN TERRA COTTA AND METAL. 80190* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within sev
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Mbole Figural Staff with Ofika Figure DR Congo Africa SALE WAS $210.00
Title, Mbole Figural Staff with Ofika Figure DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Staff, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Mbole, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 53.5 inches x 2.5 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, cracks. Chips and wear in places, Additional Information: This figural staff comes from the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The figure on this ... morestaff recalls the Ofika or hanged figure. Central subject in the art of Mbole. The Mbole who live on the banks of the Zaire River construct their lives around a semi-secret society known as Lilwa nkoi that exercises social control over Mbole life punishing malefactors and witches. During initiations of the sons of Mbole elites into Lilwa nkoi. Figures such as this are paraded during the ceremonies carried on long sticks high above the new members portraying individuals who have been hanged for divulging the secrets of Lilwa nkoi to non-initiates. Executed males known as Ofika, are meant to be shown hanging resulting in a particularly unique depiction of the body with a thrust out head, hanging feet and the hands resting on their thighs all of which graphically represents the execution of the âteller of secretsâ. 79184* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial f
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Luba Caryatid Stool DR Congo Female Figure Africa SALE WAS $650.00
Title, Luba Caryatid Stool DR Congo Female Figure Africa, Type of Object, Stool, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 20.5 inches H. x 10 inches W. Overall Condition, Good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, crack in top. Holes and chips in base Additional Information: This superb stool with a carved standing female figure supporting a seat with her arms and ... morehead blends form. Function and symbolic display. The standing female come from a number of stylistically related groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo either the Luba subgroups or neighbors subtlety influenced by Luba art and symbolism. The different forms and styles of Luba influenced sculptures generally served a common purpose as âobjects of powerâ, ritual and ceremony. This stool serves to recognize the rank of a chief or senior lineage head as they would be seated during ceremonies. This elegant female figure supporting the stool may make reference to a Luba proverb that states: âthat it is the king who rules during the day and the woman who rules at nightâ. Red bark powder was rubbed onto the surface of the hair of both figures as a cosmetic effect. The female figure has elegant geometric scarification on her stomach repeated in the design pattern on her back and wears a bracelet on either arm. The Luba are known for the variety of their sculptures including bowls, pipes, figures, drums, and ritual devices. This caryatid stool with the female figure is a special example of classic Luba sculpture rarely available and will hold a prominent pla
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