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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Mid-twentieth century Chokwe Passport Mask. Not for wearing but to be worn on the body, kept in a leather pouch, or sewn onto a piece of cloth to represent ... moregroup or family affiliation. This mask was made for use, not the tourist trade. It is in superb condition with an excellent patina. The only damage is a chipped right ear, as the photos show. The Chokwe counts among its members some of the most skilled mask carvers in the world. This passport mask shows exceptional ability. County: Democratic Republic of Congo Tribe: Chokwe. Also known as Tchokwe Age: mid-twentieth century Materials: wood; raffia Dimensions: 7.5"x4.5"x3.5" mask only. Not including raffia) A passport mask of this quality and age. With its raffia still attached, is exceedingly rare. Feel free to message me with any questions. See my approval rating and buy with confidence.
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$47.37 Shipping Location: NORTHWOOD, United Kingdom Songye tribal mask from DR Congo. size - 46 x 22 x 18 cm.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Lega Bwami Bearded Mask. Kaolin, DR Congo, Type of Object, mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, vegetal fiber, ... moreApproximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 12.5 inches. Width is 9.5 inches. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear. Chips, Additional Information: The Lega people live nearby the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami in which advancement is dependent upon the initiates passing through a number of ranks to achieve status and prestige and recognition as moral individuals. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of Bwami where one would be recognized as a Kindi. One who exercises moral suasion and is a leader in society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiate s knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks that might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground to other Bwami society members indicating their rank. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style, with a heart-shaped concave face with a slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth. The faces of the masks are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time that they are used and thereby acquire the white pagination that color the face and enhance the various decorative designs as in this mask of dots around the face with lines under the eyes. Lega masks, known as Lukwakongo, are relatively standardized in form however masks
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DRC. They are also known as the Warega. "Lega" ... moreAfrican masks, which are a type of mask uséd by the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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$10.75 Shipping Location: Williams, United States The cloth was made from fiber from the raffia palm (Raphia Vinifera).
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$22.92 Shipping Location: Sarasota, United States TRIBE:Kumu, Komo. Kumo / Komo Mask. Democratic Republic of the Congo. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a fabulous Old Male Brown and White Songye Mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This mask belongs to the category of the most famous ... moreSongye masks known as Kifwebe and made for the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Secret society.
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$103.35 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Hemba People. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA. Mask, Based. Carved Wood. 10" W x 10" D x 22.5" H.
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$68.00 Shipping Location: San Tan Valley, United States This rare antique Hemba mask is a remarkable piece of art representing the Suku Tribe from the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Crafted ... morein the 1920s, it showcases the exceptional talent and creativity of the Guro People, who were the makers of this masterpiece. The mask measures 18x11x13in and has a thickness of 29mm, making it a substantial and impressive piece. The rich brown color and the use of wood as the primary material make it a unique addition to any antique or ethnographic collection. The mask is an original piece and a true example of the artistry and cultural heritage of the Suka people.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Wien, Austria Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Antique Estate LEGA DAN Passport Mask- CONGO- Fine Mid-Century Michigan Collection. ... moreMeasures About 11" in Height. Note Photo for Visual Details. Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell. Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application.
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$50.85 Shipping Location: Philadelphia, United States Large three faced Idimu mask. This mask was used by the higher ranking men of the society during initiation ceremonies/rituals. The small coffee bean ... moreslit eyes, slender long nose, and small mouth is conducive to masks used by the Bwami society. In good condition. Loss of wood on the left side of frontal face. No chips could be the condition of the original piece and not necessarily damage.Size: Size: 13'' x 8.25'' x 6.25'' (33 x 21 x 16 cm). Height on Stand: 19" (48 cm).
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Kuba cloth is woven from raffia palm leaves.
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$59.89 Shipping Location: Chandler, United States African Old Chokwe Mask / Mask Dr Congo 36” X 12”.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Type of Object, Face Mask, Country of Origin, Angola. Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Chokwe, Materials, Wood. Grass, pigment, Approximate ... moreAge, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 10 Inches H. 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, big chip with crack on top and crack in head. Water stain in the back, Chokwe Mask Mwana Pwo with Headdress African Additional Information: This elegant mask comes from the Chokwe people who are members of a large culture cluster living today in central Angola. Parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Zambia. This cluster is composed of a number of distinct but related peoples, the most prominent of which are the Chokwe, but the cluster also includes the Lunda, Ovimbundu, Lwena, Luvala, Mbwela, and Imbangala. As a result of the complex interaction of people the region has shared stylistic elements and figural forms based upon shared mythologies and ritual practices. Masks were used during Mukanda initiation rites for young boys through a series of endurance tests. The present mask called Mwana pwo depicts a beautiful young woman and represents the female ancesÂtor. Mwana Pwo also dances at the induction of a new chief. At funerals and fertility rituals, and during public entertainment. Also among the Chokwe dances in which masks are prominent are the means to publicly demonstrate appropriate conduct and correct social behavior. During the performance. Mwana Pwo is always accompanied with male character masks such as Cihongo or Cikunza. The dancer of Mwana Pwo attracts a very large audience. Especially women. The grace and
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$49.85 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Size: 37cm.
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$56.08 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Make Supersized seem small. Get images that.
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$10.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Lega Mask Bwami Society DR Congo African Mask, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Raffia fibers, ... morePigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11 inches Height x 7 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, chips at edges to the back. Shallow cracks, Additional Information: A mask from the Lega made out off wood with a raffia beard around. The heart-shaped face has traces of white pigment. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influence within society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiateâs knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks which might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground. For similar examples. And more information, see"ART OF AFRICA" by Kerchache et al. Biebuyck, D. Lega Culture: Art, Initiation, and Moral Philosophy among a Central African People. 1973; ART OF THE
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$65.67 Shipping Location: Bradenton, United States Salampasu Ceremonial Full Head Mask with Rafia straw, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Circa 1950. The 60,000 Salampasu people live east of ... morethe Kasai River, on the frontier between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola.
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Free Shipping Location: Fayence, France This African mask from the Songye tribe in Congo is a beautiful piece of art that will add a unique touch to any collection. The mask is a perfect addition ... moreto any ethnographic or antique collection, and will surely delight anyone who appreciates the beauty of African art.
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$7.16 Shipping Location: Libertyville, United States Carved wood tribal mask. White paint. Missing a small piece on chin. Shows heavy wear. Sold as seen, as is.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States The Pwo mask dances in tandem with other masks known including the bird mask. Among the Chokwe the symbol of the bird is associated with positive forces ... moreuséd to protect the community. This finely carved mask is worn on the face.
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$6.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Lega Passport Mask DR Congo African, Type of Object, Passport Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate ... moreAge, 20th Century, Dimensions, 7.25 inches H. x 3.25 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Worn patina. Stains from water, Additional Information: A Lega passport mask. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DR Congo. They are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups. They have no centralized authority, but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members, who strive to advance up through the various ranks of Bwami, a long process which involves challenges as well as proof of knowledge. The ultimate goal for the initiate is to reach the highest level. And become a"Kindi, a position of power, prestige and influence with the village. It is during the various Bwami ceremonies that the charming and popular heart-faced masks are used. The masks are transported in baskets from village to village by high-ranking elders. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style, with a heart-shaped, concave face, slightly protruding forehead, narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth, often with a rather surprised and charming expression. The surfaces of the masks are rubbed with kaolin/pembe each time they are used, and thus acquire their striking white appearance. Though fairly common, Lega masks continue to be incredibly popular with collectors. The social and political life of the Lega(also known as the Warega) is regulated by the Bwami society. To which both men and women belong. There are seven levels for men, four levels for women. Masks were used for initiation to one of the first two levels of the Bwami society. The white sections were repainted with Pembe each time they were danced. The mask was worn by the initiate and also displayed on a fence. Small masks like this were used as badg
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Glens Falls, United States African Hand-Carved Authentic Pende Mask (Congo) Red Pigment.
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$75.00 Shipping Location: Lommel, Belgium This stunning Salampasu tribal mask from Congo is a true work of art. Handwoven from high-quality, it features intricate designs that showcase the rich ... morecultural heritage of the tribe. With its authenticity guaranteed, this mask is a unique addition to any collection.The exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail are evident in every aspect of this beautiful piece. The Salampasu tribe is renowned for their mastery of weaving, and this mask is a testament to their skill and creativity. Also they are known for their strong and agressive masks made from wood and copper.Combined shipping is possible!Sold without base!I give a 100 procent warranty on the authenticity of all objects which are offered by me. No fakes or reproductions!
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$15.00 Shipping Location: New York, United States Inthis case, the Pende believe that the individual is a victim of sorcery,bewitched by a rival who jealously inflicted him with disease. In performance,the ... morembangu mask is danced with a whole cast of character types, from clown tosorcerer.
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Free Shipping Location: Renton, United States Kifwebe masks belong to the Songye tribe of the Democratic Republic of Congo. During the 16th Century the Songye migrated from the Shaba areas of Zaire ... morenow known as the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Canada Samuel Collection No reserve fine art auctions Overview: This is an original antique vintage lot of 2 African wood carved mask sculpture. Unsigned. I ... morerecently purchased a HUGE collection of African masks and sculptures that range from 50-200 yrs. old. See my other auctions for more of this amazing African collection. Bids start at 12 dollars. Condition: Masks has wear. Scratches, chips, and splits. Overall in good condition. See photos. Needs wire for hanging. Measurements: Larger measures 8.5 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches. Smaller measures 7.5 x 4 x 2.25 inches.
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Type of Object, Face Mask, Country of Origin, Angola. Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Chokwe, Materials, Wood. Grass, pigment, Approximate ... moreAge, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 10 Inches H. 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, big chip with crack on top and crack in head. Water stain in the back, Chokwe Mask Mwana Pwo with Headdress African Additional Information: This elegant mask comes from the Chokwe people who are members of a large culture cluster living today in central Angola. Parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Zambia. This cluster is composed of a number of distinct but related peoples, the most prominent of which are the Chokwe, but the cluster also includes the Lunda, Ovimbundu, Lwena, Luvala, Mbwela, and Imbangala. As a result of the complex interaction of people the region has shared stylistic elements and figural forms based upon shared mythologies and ritual practices. Masks were used during Mukanda initiation rites for young boys through a series of endurance tests. The present mask called Mwana pwo depicts a beautiful young woman and represents the female ancesÂtor. Mwana Pwo also dances at the induction of a new chief. At funerals and fertility rituals, and during public entertainment. Also among the Chokwe dances in which masks are prominent are the means to publicly demonstrate appropriate conduct and correct social behavior. During the performance. Mwana Pwo is always accompanied with male character masks such as Cihongo or Cikunza. The dancer of Mwana Pwo attracts a very large audience. Especially women. The grace and
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$14.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Lega Mask Lukwakongo with Handle Bwami Society DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, mask only: 10 inches H. x 7 inches W. wth raffia bead: +/ 20 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, painting worn off on the face. Minor chips in places, large chips to the back Additional Information: A Lega mask made out off wood. The face is adorned with white pigment and the back is carved with a bar that serves as a handle. Lega mask with handle to the back are rare. see an example with a vertical handle in Elizabeth Cameroon. Art of the Lega, fig. 3.15a,b, p. 58. Our example has a horizontal handle or bite bar. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face, slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose. The faces of the masks are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time they are used and thereby acquire the white patina that colors the face and enhances the various decorative designs. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influen
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$8.70 Shipping Location: Anaheim, United States Among their papers I have found references about where they were situated. In 1955 they were at Luebo, Congo. I also found a number of later references ... moreto the town/city of Leopoldville. To the southwest were the Bashilele but we never thought of them as neighbors when we were living at Luebo.
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Free Shipping Location: Rockville, United States In the 16th century, the Kuba peoples migrated from the distant north to their current location along the Sankuru River. When they arrived, however, they ... morefound that the Twa already lived there. The height of the Kingdom was during the mid-19th century.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Salampasu Wooden Spoon Congo The Salampasu people were east of the Kasai and on the upper western reaches of the Lulua River in the Democratic Republic ... moreof the Congo and even flow over into Angola. The Salampasu are best known for their powerfully aggressive masks covered with copper sheeting or with prominent carved scarification patterns on the face.
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$299.98 Shipping Location: United States Moshambwooy is usually topped with a high structure decorated with feathers. There is no elephant tusk-like on moshambwooy (see examples on Face of Spirits). ... moreA massive example of a Kuba Bushoong Moshambwooy mask.
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Location: Washington Court House, United States VIG Kuba TRIBAL MASK Mukenga (Moshambwooy) African Helmet ,African ART.Congo.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands The Chokwe use masks in many contexts. After the boys are circumcised, the newly minted adults remove the masks from their relatives and swear an oath ... moreto maintain the secrets of their identities. Cikunza Mask for the Makishi Dance.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States SIZE(CM): 40.5/12.6 DHL express delivery The Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to a collection of statues crafted by the Luluwa people. These statues ... moreare notable for their slender frames and often display different types of scarification. The particular statue in question has distinctive and individualistic features that set it apart..
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Wien, Austria 1970 circa. 35x21x16 cm. The Luba people or Baluba are an ethno-linguistic group indigenous to the south-central region of the Democratic Republic of ... morethe Congo. Majority of them live in this country, residing mainly in its Katanga, Kasai, and Maniema provinces.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Lega Mask Lukwakongo with Handle Bwami Society DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, mask only: 10 inches H. x 7 inches W. wth raffia bead: +/ 20 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, painting worn off on the face. Minor chips in places, large chips to the back Additional Information: A Lega mask made out off wood. The face is adorned with white pigment and the back is carved with a bar that serves as a handle. Lega mask with handle to the back are rare. see an example with a vertical handle in Elizabeth Cameroon. Art of the Lega, fig. 3.15a,b, p. 58. Our example has a horizontal handle or bite bar. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face, slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose. The faces of the masks are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time they are used and thereby acquire the white patina that colors the face and enhances the various decorative designs. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influen
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$79.98 Shipping Location: United States The shield has a wooden handle in the back. Around the shield is embellished with reeds. Wooden shields like this were common across the Songye region ... moreduring the colonial period and even a few years before the independence of the Congo.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Kuba cloth is woven from raffia palm leaves.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Kuba cloth is woven from raffia palm leaves.
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$24.45 Shipping Location: Boonton, United States Lega Peoples, Bwami Lukungu mask, from the Democratic Repubic of the Congo. Features flat elongated carved relief with shallow features and hair. Measures ... moreapprox. 9.25"h x 5.25"w. Displays overall age patina with yellowing surface and areas of grime and soiled rub spots, some edge fleabites or roughness, and is drilled with a hanging loop - see pictures. Unmarked, age unknown.
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Free Shipping Location: Dayton, United States The Kuba Kingdom, also known as the Kingdom of the Bakuba or Bushongo, is a traditional kingdom in Central Africa. Made from wood with decorative painting, ... morefeathers and straw. This includes Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Title, Lega Bwami Society Mask White Face Raffia Beard DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. ... morePigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 9 inches H. x 4.5 inches W. without beard, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Severe insect damage in one side of the face. Holes, chips, stains, old insect damage arrested Additional Information: The Lega people live nearby the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami in which advancement is dependent upon the initiates passing through a number of ranks to achieve status and prestige and recognition as moral individuals. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of Bwami where one would be recognized as a Kindi. One who exercises moral suasion and is a leader in society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiate s knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks that might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground to other Bwami society members indicating their rank. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face with a slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth. The faces of the masks are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time that they are used and thereby acquire the white pagination that color the face and enhance the various decorative designs as in this mask of dots around the face with lines under
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Free Shipping Location: Quakertown, United States This mask represented a wise older man at boys’ initiations. The most notable identifying characteristic is the shape of the eyes, whose centers are cones ... moresurrounded by holes through which the wearer sees.
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$26.60 Shipping Location: Okemos, United States Very rare hand carved and painted wooden Pende tribal mask made in the People's Democratic Republic of Congo in the 1970's. Woven raffia hat in great ... morecondition. Collar is frayed as shown.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Kuba cloth is woven from raffia palm leaves.
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Free Shipping Location: Quakertown, United States Bwami society, Lega peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. A Carved wooden face mask with painted spots around a black and white division of the mask sides, likely ... morea representation of the divide between the world of the living and the spirit world.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium A little to the northwest, live the Ndaka (or Ndaaka) to whom they are linked and strongly influenced. Ituri River area. The Bali (or Baali) people live ... morein Ituri province, in the north of the Kumu - Komo area.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands This cluster consists of a number of different but related peoples, the most prominent of which are the Chokwe, but the cluster also includes the Lunda, ... moreOvimbundu, Lwena, Luvala, Mbwela and Imbangala.
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Free Shipping Condition: Unspecified Location: Israel Figurine Crafted Specifically For Aiding Women In Conceiving Healthy Male Children, The Hand-carved African Figurine Of The Hakan Tribe Is An Object Of ... moreImmense Significance In Traditional Ceremonies And Rituals. .
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$41.25 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium The "Kayamba Mask" is easily recognizable. VIVIANE BAEKE. SANS DATE. MUSEE ROYAL DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE. - JOYAUX LEGA DE LA COLLECTION BENOIT ROUSSEAU. ... moreVIVIANE BAEKE, MRAC ET BENOIT ROUSSEAU. - LA SCULPTURE DES LEGA.
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$8.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States Kuba cloth is woven from raffia palm leaves.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Congo :Old African Baboa Mask with large ears. Baboa District, Democratic Republic of the Congo located near the congo river. The Baboa are known for ... moretheir masks, which are thought to be used to enhance a warrior's courage before battle and in ceremonies to celebrate victories.
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$42.37 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom This is a pre - owned Mask.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States In this case, the Pende believe that the individual is a victim of sorcery, bewitched by a rival who jealously inflicted him with disease. In performance, ... morethe mbangu mask is danced with a whole cast of character types, from clown to sorcerer.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: United States Type of Object, Face Mask, Country of Origin, Angola. Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Chokwe, Materials, Wood. Grass, pigment, Approximate ... moreAge, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 10 Inches H. 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, big chip with crack on top and crack in head. Water stain in the back, Chokwe Mask Mwana Pwo with Headdress African Additional Information: This elegant mask comes from the Chokwe people who are members of a large culture cluster living today in central Angola. Parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Zambia. This cluster is composed of a number of distinct but related peoples, the most prominent of which are the Chokwe, but the cluster also includes the Lunda, Ovimbundu, Lwena, Luvala, Mbwela, and Imbangala. As a result of the complex interaction of people the region has shared stylistic elements and figural forms based upon shared mythologies and ritual practices. Masks were used during Mukanda initiation rites for young boys through a series of endurance tests. The present mask called Mwana pwo depicts a beautiful young woman and represents the female ancesÂtor. Mwana Pwo also dances at the induction of a new chief. At funerals and fertility rituals, and during public entertainment. Also among the Chokwe dances in which masks are prominent are the means to publicly demonstrate appropriate conduct and correct social behavior. During the performance. Mwana Pwo is always accompanied with male character masks such as Cihongo or Cikunza. The dancer of Mwana Pwo attracts a very large audience. Especially women. The grace and
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Yombe Vili Punu Mask with Hump Congo Africa SALE Was $49
Title, Yombe Vili Punu Mask with Hump on Forehead DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo. Gabon, People, Yombe. See also Lumbu or Punu, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Contemporry, Dimensions, 13.5 inches H. x 8.25 inches W. x 5.75 inches Depth, 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, chip to the back, Additional Information: A decorative mask made in a style crossing between the Yombe Vili from DR Congo and the ... moreRepblc of Congo and from the Punu of Gabon. The hump on the forhead is a reminiscent of the Yombe masks; The facial features with white paint and eyes and nose highlighted in black and lips in red recall the Punu maiden mask. The eyes are not pierced and there are no holes around the mask. The features of the face are carved with great concern for detail. And naturalistic expressions that are often found in the masks of the Yombe. The Yombe people share masking traditions with other members of the greater Kongo Kingdom such as the Vili and the Woyo. Masks of this type were used by the diviner, Nganga Diphomba, who danced with during the Khimba initiation. At funerals, and for social control. Their function was to fight against sorcerers, criminals, and all kind of misfortune. For similar piece see Frank Herreman and Constantijn Petridis, FACE OF THE SPIRITS. MASKS FROM THE ZAIRE BASIN, fig.2, p. 26. 81553* 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
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Teke -Tsaayi Plank Mask Congo African SALE WAS $89
Title, Teke-Tsaayi Plank Mask Kiduma Society Republic of Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Republic of Congo, People, Teke-Tsaayi, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th century or Contemporary Dimensions, 11.25 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, pigment worn away in places, Additional Information: A round abstract plank mask from the Teke-Tsaayi. These circular colorful and flat ... moremasks are worn by members of the Kidumu Society. Which plans and executes celebrations, feasts and funerals. Most of these masks are carried by means of a bite bar which would cross the back portion of the mask. On the pictured example this bar is missing. It is usually made of wound vegetal fiber. The Teke origin can be traced back to the 15th century. Teke are a widely scattered people. They are quite resourceful. And employ a variety of means to make a living. They farm, hunt and fish, and actively seek to trade any surplus they might end up with. The artworks of the Teke consist mainly of small fetish statues for personal use, and larger fetish statues for use by the diviner or chief during important village ceremonies. Their arts are highly appreciate by collectors. See Lehuard Raoul. Teke Art. 81545* 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 honore
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LEGA KAYAMBA MASK GABON CONGO
LEGA KAYAMBA MASK. GABON. WOOD. PIGMENTS( KAOLIN) RAFFIA. SMALL MISSING PARTS. HEIGHT MASK WITHOUT BEARD: 31cm( ca. 12.2 Inch) HEIGHT MASK WITH BEARD: ca.55cm( ca. 21.7 Inch) STAND IS NOT INCLUDED. 336.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3E336-1449323675c-0x11a-
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Masque africain - African Mask / Maske - Masker : Chokwe, Congo-Angola, Afrique
Masque africain African Mask/ Maske Chokwe. Congo-Angola, Afrique Sculpture artisanale Masque marionnette. Agité lors de cérémonies! Matériaux: Bois 22 cm- 354 gr. Autres photos sur demande! Une question? Une réponse! Virement bancaire privilégié! Bonnes enchères!
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AFRICAN AFRIKANISCHE TRIBAL MASK LEGA CONGO
AUTHENTIC MASK FROM CONGO LEGA MASK Region: Congo Collected 1950 FROM MY OWN COLLECTION 100% authentic Size: 27cm 10.6 inch, fantastic mask Stand included PAY PAL FOR USA and UK bidders EUROPE Registered Shipping 22 Euro USA 35 USD"in bullet proof package" Feel free to ask me any questions and for additional photos. Good Luck
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AFRICAN AFRIKANISCHE TRIBAL MASK BEMBE CONGO
AUTHENTIC MASK FROM CONGO BEMBE PASSPORT MASK Region: Congo Collected 1950 FROM MY OWN COLLECTION 100% authentic Size: 15cm 5.9 inch, fantastic mask Stand included PAY PAL FOR USA and UK bidders EUROPE Registered Shipping 10 Euro USA 35 USD"in bullet proof package" Feel free to ask me any questions and for additional photos. Good Luck dhep.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bishm%3Ed%7Fhep-1449f5ff2a2-0xfc-
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AFRICAN AFRIKANISCHE TRIBAL MASK SONGYE CONGO
AUTHENTIC MASK FROM CONGO SONGYE MALE MASK Region: Congo Collected 1950 FROM MY OWN COLLECTION 100% authentic Size: 32cm 12.5 inch, fantastic mask Stand included PAY PAL FOR USA and UK bidders. EUROPE Registered Shipping 22Euro USA 40 USD"in bullet proof package" Feel free to ask me any questions and for additional photos. Good Luck
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Lega Mask White Face Custom Stand DR Congo African
Title, Lega Mask White Face Bwami Society DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid20th century, Dimensions, 13.5 inches H. Mask only x 8.5 inches W. 19.5 inches with stand 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, worn surface. Severe chips and cuts at edges, STAND INCLUDED! Additional Information: A superb Lega mask painted in white showing ... moremuch handling and good age. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face, slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth. The faces of the masks are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time they are used. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influence within society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiateâs knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks which might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exp
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Chokwe Mask Katoyo DR Congo African SALE Was $99
Title, Chokwe Mask Katoyo DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Angola. DR Congo, People, Chokwe, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 7.75 inches H. x 4.75 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, chips in the back. Scrapes in places, Additional Information: A Chokwe mask crafted with great care with a large foerehead and a cross scarification o it. A rectangular nose, square ... morepierced eyes, and a tooty mouth. The face has features found in most Chokwe masks called Katoyo. Katoyo depicts a foreigner Who could be a neighbor or a European. Katoyo mask appears at the initiation and circumcision ceremonies of young boys(Mukanda) He also dances at the induction of a new chief. At funerals and fertility rituals, and during public entertainment. During the performance, Katoyo is always accompanied by a male or female character such as Mwana pwo, Cihongo or Cikunza. The dancer of Katoyo makes fun of foreigner in front of a large audience. He is very funny and entertains women and children.Miniatures such as this have multiple purposes. Divination, healing, and protection. Stylistic overlap among the various groups of northern and central Angola presents a daunting challenge for collectors. As the turbulence of this region has prevented field-collecting over the last 25 years. Only in the last few years has there been extensive repatriation of central Angola, and land mines are still a constant threat. Recommended Reading: See Jordan et al. CHOKWE! I have examined this piece ad agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 79343* All content. Includi
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Lega Bwami Society Mask with Handle Congo African SALE Was $59
Title, Lega Bwami Society Mask with Handle Small DR Congo African, Type of Object, mask with Handle, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 10 inches H. x 2.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear Lega Bwami Society Mask with Handle Unusual Additional Information: This is an unusual example of a small Lega mask with Handle. Lega masks were used during the Bwami Society ceremonies.The masks were worn on the face or the shoulder by the Bwami Society members. They were also displayed on a fence. This one was obviously used as a hand mask. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DRC. They are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups. They have no centralized ... moreauthority, but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members, who strive to advance up through the various ranks of Bwami, a long process which involves challenges as well as proof of knowledge. The ultimate goal for the initiate is to reach the highest level. And become a"Kindi, a position of power, prestige and influence with the village. It is during the various Bwami ceremonies that the charming and popular heart-faced masks are used. The masks are transported in baskets from village to village by high-ranking elders. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped, concave face, slightly protruding forehead, narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth, often with a rather surprised and charming expression. The surfaces of the masks are rubbed with kaolin/pembe each time they are used, and thus acquire their striking white appearance. Though fairly common, Lega masks continue to be incredibly popular with collectors. The social and political life of the Lega(also known as the Warega) is regulated by the Bwami society. To which both men and women belon
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Old African Kongo Mask - Angola, Congo
The Kongo may number about three million people. Present in three countries– the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Angola and the Congo Republic– the Kongo occupy the region at the mouth of the Congo River. Numerous subgroups go to form the vast Kongo cultural complex, among which are the Vili, the Woyo and the Yombe. These tribes produce a diversity of artistic styles, with Kongo art being one of the best known. The king holds political, economic, judiciary, and religious power. He makes decisions about warfare, regulates commerce with foreign countries, and receives tributes from his vassals. When he renders justice, he is seated on the skin of a leopard, wears a hat and a necklace of teeth, and holds a commander’s staff and a fan. The king alone makes contact with the dead, at the time of judgments when he executes criminals and enemies ... moreof the State. In addition to the authority of the king. The nganga consecrates medications and is in charge of the cult. The healer works with the help of plants or magic. The Kongo demonstrate the extreme complexity of their traditions on major occasions, such as the investiture of a chief or at funerals. The Kongo pantheon was small: one all-powerful god who gave healing powers to the king, to the nganga, and to the heads of cults. Besides their textiles of great renown, the Kongo had a funerary art of decorated steles and funerary statues in stone, very often depicting the chief seated cross-legged in a posture of reflection. Some of these statues were placed on tombs to aid the spirits of the dead to join the world of the deceased. Wood sculptures represent royal wives. Hunters, musicians, and healers. Their postures vary: sometimes they kneel in a position of respect, the head bent slightly backwards; women might be depicted seated with the child they hold by the neck or whom they are nursing. The cheeks are round, the face, carefully rendered, is realistic. The patina is smooth, the bust scarified. Elaborate geometrical patterns occur on the pedestal or the body, where
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Big expressive African mask of the BAKONGO tribe, Congo
Big expressive African mask of the BAKONGO tribe from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Sharp expression. Fine contrasts and a lot of variation in coulours come together in harmony in this quality mask! length: 35 cm(ebay system of shipping costs are not clear for me. sorry. For shipping costs see rates below in this advertisement! SO NO FREE SHIPPING! SHIPPING COSTS WITHIN THE NETHERLANDS. 7.00 EURO SHIPPING COSTS TO EUROZONE 1 COUNTRIES. 19.50 EURO SHIPPING COSTS WORLDWIDE. 26.00 EURO
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Lega Mask with Kaolin Bwami Society DR Congo African
Title, Lega Mask with Kaolin Bwami Society DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 10.5 inches. Width is 7.5 inches. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear. Chips, Additional Information: Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face with a slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth. The faces of the masks are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time that they are used and thereby acquire the white pagination that color the face and enhance the various decorative designs as in this mask of dots around the face with lines under the eyes. Lega masks, known as Lukwakongo, are relatively standardized in form however masks ... moreof particular importance with ritual and symbolic distinction will have unique forms. The social and political life of the Lega(also known as the Warega) is regulated by the Bwami society, to which both men and women belong. There are seven levels for men, four levels for women. This mask was used for initiation to one of the first two levels of the Bwami society. The white sections were repainted with Pembe each time they were danced. The mask was worn by the initiate and also displayed on a fence. For similar examples, and more information, see ART OF AFRICA by Kerchache et al. Biebuyck, D. Lega Culture, Art, Initiation, and Moral Philosophy among a Central African People' 1973. 82958* 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
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Songola Mask White Flat Face DR Congo African
Title, Songola Mask White Flat Face DR Congo African Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songola, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 11.5 inches x 4.25 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, Worn patina. Cracks and chips at edges and face Additional Information: This is a rare example of a ritual mask from an almost totally undocumented group. The Songola ... moreare neighbors of the Lega. Whose rituals and artistic styles they emulate. Their masks are beautifully elongated and narrow, and the heart-shaped face, in some ways resembling Fang"Ngil" masks in their shape. Our mask has open mouth, the eyes are represented by two large openings. The nose occupies half of the Face. Another type of Songola mask is very similar to some Mbole masks, called executioner masks(see Marc Leo Felix, 1987, 162) Such Songola masks would probably have been used in initiation ceremonies similar to the Bwami rituals of the Lega. There are almost no writings on the Songola people and their art. The Songola originated west of Lomami and have common origins with the Metoko. Kumu, Bangu-Bangu and Zimba(see Marc Leo Felix)They are farmers and fish is also an important economic activity among the Songola. From the Lega, the Songola borrowed the Bwami society in which context masks and figures are almost exclusively used. Recommended Reading: Cornet. Joseph. A Survey of Zairean Art: The Bronson Collection. Felix. Marc Leo, 100 peoples of Zaire and their sculpture: the Handbook. 82910* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add U
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ASTONISHING, STUNNING AND LARGE AFRICAN KUBA BWOOM MASK MASQUE MASKE, CONGO
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS AND STUNNING AFRICAN ROYAL KUBA BWOOM MASK THIS TYPE. BWOOM, IS ONE OF THE THREE MASKS OF THE ROYAL KUBA MASQUERADE CONDITION: GOOD AS SEEN. PLEASE HAVE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES! MATERIALS: WOOD. COPPER, BEADS, CAURI SHELLS, HAIR, TEXTILE THE STAND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE AUCTION VERY STRONG EXAMPLE IN A VERY GOOD CONDITION LENGHT: 35CM DIAMETER: ca 30CM(Without the sleeves) ORIGIN: CONGO SHIPPING COST: BELGIUM. NETHERLANDS, GERMANY AND LUXEMBURG: 10 EURO. FRANCE-UK:17 EURO. REST OF EUROPE: ASK QUOTATION USA: 36 EURO. FOR WORLDWIDE + RUSSIA: 36 EURO THIS IS A PRIVATE LISTING. NOT ACCEPTING RETURNS.
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TERRIFFIC AND OLD AFRICAN BEMBE MASK MASQUE MASKE MASKER, CONGO
INCREDIBLE AND OD AFRICAN BEMBE MASK CONDITION GOOD AS SEEN: PLEASE HAVE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES ORIGIN: CONGO HEIGHT: 37CM SHIPPING COST: BELGIUM. NETHERLANDS, GERMANY AND LUXEMBURG: 10 EURO. DENMARK. ITALY, AUSTRIA, SPAIN AND SWEDEN: 15 EURO FRANCE-UK:17 EURO. REST OF EUROPE: 21 EURO(RUSSIA EXCLUDED) USA: 26 EURO. FOR WORLDWIDE + RUSSIA: 26 EURO THIS IS A PRIVATE LISTING. NOT ACCEPTING RETURNS.
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INTERESTING, VERY FINE AND OLD AFRICAN LEGA MASK MASQUE MASKE MASKER, CONGO
VERY FINE AND OLD AFRICAN LEGA MASK FROM CONGO CONDITION AS SEEN. PLEASE HAVE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES ORIGIN: CONGO HEIGHT: 20CM SHIPPING COST: BELGIUM. NETHERLANDS, GERMANY AND LUXEMBURG: 10 EURO. DENMARK. ITALY, AUSTRIA, SPAIN AND SWEDEN: 15 EURO FRANCE-UK:17 EURO. REST OF EUROPE: 21 EURO(RUSSIA EXCLUDED) USA: 26 EURO. FOR WORLDWIDE + RUSSIA: 26 EURO THIS IS A PRIVATE LISTING NOT ACCEPTING RETURNS
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ASTONISHING VERY FINE OLDER AFRICAN KUBA NGAADY MASK MASQUE MASKE MASKER, CONGO
VERY FINE OLDER AFRICAN KUBA NGAADY MASK FROM CONGO CONDITION AS SEEN: FADING COLOURS: PLEASE HAVE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES PLEASE NOTICE THE BELGIAN FLAG COLOURS ON THE FACE: ORIGIN: CONGO HEIGHT: 28CM SHIPPING COST: BELGIUM. NETHERLANDS, GERMANY AND LUXEMBURG: 10 EURO. DENMARK. ITALY, AUSTRIA, SPAIN AND SWEDEN: 15 EURO FRANCE-UK:17 EURO. REST OF EUROPE: 21 EURO(RUSSIA EXCLUDED) USA: 26 EURO. FOR WORLDWIDE + RUSSIA: 26 EURO THIS IS A PRIVATE LISTING. NOT ACCEPTING RETURNS.
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SUKU Mask Wood Carving Democratic Republic of Congo African Art Collectibles
Normal 0 false false false SUKU Mask Wood Carving Democratic Republic of Congo African Art Collectible· Measures: 17” High x 8 ¼” Wide x 4” Deep· Natural parts of the wood showing through a grayish pigment· Normal wear for old piece like this· Normal age cracks with old wood(old break at the top) Not sure of the age but appears to be very very old· String-type hanger attached· Nice Old Mask I will be offering many pieces from my personal collection. CHECK BACK OFTEN. I have a passion for these items and each piece is a Powerful Treasure. If you are looking for a particular type of piece just ask. I might have one. I will list a wide range of prices. So everyone can add to their collection. Info about Suku: Basuku) The 80.000 Suku people have lived in the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the ... moreCongo since the 16th century. Their main economic resource is farming. Cultivation of yams, manioc, and groundnuts is done primarily by women. This is supplemented by the men hunting with dogs in the surrounding forest and by the women gathering wild berries, nuts, and roots. Occasional fishing in the Kwango River also provides some food. Although hunting rarely provides substantial quantities of meat to the Suku diet, it is considered an important part of male culture. Palm tree plantations provide the Suku with palm oil, an important commodity for local and international trade. The Suku have an initiation. The n-khanda. A special hut is built in the forest to give shelter to the postulants during their retreat; the event ends in circumcision, an occasion for great masked festivities including dances and song. The masks fulfill several functions: some serve as protection against evil forces, others ensure the fertility of the young initiate. Their role consists in frightening the public, healing the sick, and casting spells. The charm masks of the initiation specialist do not"dance. Their appearance must engender terror, especially the kakuungu, with its swollen cheeks, m
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TSOGO Tribal Mask Democratic Republic of Congo Bwiti African Art Collectibles
Normal 0 false false false TSOGO Tribal Mask Democratic Republic of Congo Bwiti African Art Collectible· Measurements: 12” High x 6 ¾” Wide x 4 ½” Deep· Wood. Pigment(white and hints of blue) Ogowe River Region· Stylized mask finely carved elaborate coiffure pigmented finished aged surface· Provenance with this piece: I will provide the laminated card info I was given with this) Tsogo pieces seem to be very RARE· Normal wear for old piece like this· Normal age cracks with old wood· Not sure of the exact age. But appears to be very old(mid 20th century) Normal 0 false false false I will be offering many pieces from my personal collection. CHECK BACK OFTEN. I have a passion for these items and each piece is a Powerful Treasure. If you are looking for a particular type of piece just ask. I might have ... moreone. I will list a wide range of prices. So everyone can add to their collection. Info about Tsogo: Normal 0 false false false Tsogo masks are controlled by the Bwiti men's initiation society. The masks represent supernatural beings each type has its own name and symbolism. They are used in initiation ceremonies and share the kaolin white surface with their Gabon neighbors. The Fang, Punu and Kwele. Bwiti is a spiritual discipline of the forest-dwelling Babongo and Mitsogo peoples of Gabon(where it is recognized as one of three official religions) and by the Fang people of Gabon and Cameroon. Modern Bwiti incorporates animism. Ancestor worship and Christianity into a syncretistic belief system. Bwiti practitioners use the psychedelic. Dissociative root bark of the Tabernanthe iboga plant, specially cultivated for the religion, to promote radical spiritual growth, to stabilize community and family structure, to meet religious requirements, and to resolve pathological problems. The root bark has been consumed for hundreds of years in a Bwiti rite of passage ceremony, as well as in initiation rites and acts of healing. The experience yields complex visions and insights antic
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MASK,DECORATED FACE AND RAFFIA CROWN FROM THE KUBA PEOPLE,CONGO
MASK FROM THE KUBA PEOPLE OF THE CONGO. AFRICA. WONDERFUL COLOR AND FACE CARVING. THE RAFFIA HAT IS GREAT AND THE FABRIC IN THE BACK IS WOVEN IN TYPICAL KUBA DESIGN SIZE: 9" high( face only) x 6" wide(face only) x 4" deep(face Only)
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Vintage SONGYE Male Kifwebe Mask - Low Opening Bid! African Art Congo
Vintage SONGYE MALE KIFWEBE MASK Congo Region 18" x 11 1/2" x 6" FREE SHIPPING IN USA Please check out my other items for more rare. Collectible African Art Thanks for Looking& Happy Bidding!
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Vintage Congo Mask - Unknown Peoples - African Art - Amazing!
Unidentified Mask from the Congo Region 16" x 9" x 5" Very Striking Piece- Acquired from longtime collector. Has nice age& wear. FREE SHIPPING IN USA Please check out my other items for more rare. Collectible African Art. Thanks for looking& Happy Bidding!
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Lega Mask with Beard Bwami Society DR Congo African SALE Was $65
Title, Lega Mask with Beard Small Bwami Society DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Raffia fibers, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 7.25 inches H. x 5.5 inches W. 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, general wear, Additional Information: A Lega passport mask with beard made of raffia fibres. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika ... moreon the banks of the Lualaba River in the DR Congo. They are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups. They have no centralized authority, but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members, who strive to advance up through the various ranks of Bwami, a long process which involves challenges as well as proof of knowledge. The ultimate goal for the initiate is to reach the highest level. And become a"Kindi, a position of power, prestige and influence with the village. It is during the various Bwami ceremonies that the charming and popular heart-faced masks are used. The masks are transported in baskets from village to village by high-ranking elders. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style, with a heart-shaped, concave face, slightly protruding forehead, narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth, often with a rather surprised and charming expression. The surfaces of the masks are rubbed with kaolin/pembe each time they are used, and thus acquire their striking white appearance. Though fairly common, Lega masks continue to be incredibly popular with collectors
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Congo: Extremly Rare Tribal used African Bozo yellow mask.
Congo: Extremly Rare Tribal used African Bozo yellow mask. Height: 48 cm.
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TRIBAL AFRICAN SALAMPASU MUKINKA MATAMBU MASK CONGO DRC EX SCHULMAN COLLECTION
Salampasu Mukinka Matambu Mask- Democratic Republic of Congo Early- Mid 20th Century. Original Wood. Copper, vegetal fibers, pigment, patina Height 40cm(16in) Ex-Schulman Family Collection. Washington D.C. collected in Kananga Exhibited at our local university museum from Jan-Feb. 2010, Cat No. 30-75) Detailed provenance documentation on file and can accompany the artifact for historical conservation purposes. The Salampasu. Who live south of the Lwalwa and the Mbagani and west of the Lulua River, once had a reputation as fierce warriors and headhunters, and continue to be skilled hunters. The most powerful of the Slampasu masks were worn by members of the"Ikubu" society. This fearless class required its members to slay a ferocious animal, recalling the former custom of producing the head of the enemy. These masks were also used ... moreto evoke ancestor spirits which were believed to assist in these initiation rites. These rituals were performed on a platform decorated with carved panels adorned with figurines and masks. This incredible Salampasu mask was formerly of the Martin Schulman Collection of Washington D.C. Martin Schulman was a retired USAID whom accumulated various forms of African art over the 20 years of foreign service with the U.S. State Department. Martin acquired the Salampasu mask in the town of Kananga. Mark Schulman acquired the artifact by descent from his father. The mask is in fine condition and has the characteristic mukinka facial features which were intentionally frightening. These qualities include a large and bulbous forehead. Rectangular eyes, and a snarling mouth featuring pointed teeth. Some loss to the fiber netting and only minor loss to the rattan headdress; the hole at the base indicates the mask was likely adorned with a fiber beard. Appropriate of age, origin, and medium. The subject Salampasu mask was also exhibited at our local university museum from January to February of 2010(see second and third to last photos) Reference a comparable example from the Sotheby's Auct
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Lwalwa Mask Shifola DR Congo African SALE Was $79
Title, Lwalwa Face Mask Shifola DR Congo African Small, Type of Object, Face mask Shifola Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo. People, Lwalwa. Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, late 20th century Dimensions, 10 inches H. x 5.25 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, chips. Holes, damage in nose and on side of face Additional Information: A mask from the Lwalwa. The Lwalwa have produced some of ... morethe most sweeping and dramatic masks in all of the Congo Basin. Which are best appreciated from the side or profile. This particular Lwalwa mask is known as"shifo" Shifola" or"Tshikulukulu" which means owl whose beak is said to have inspired this type of mask. Shifola is a male mask recognized by its short and rounded nose.The dancer would hold a piece of cord between his teeth which passed through the mask and was knotted in a hole under the nose. The large nose serves as the central sculptural form with square eyes on either side. In general. Lwalwa masks are used as dance masks at the end of initiation periods and after circumcisions to celebrate new adults in the society. The Lwalwa live in a fertile but isolated region. Near the confluence of the Kasai and Lueta rivers and, despite their historical ties to the Kete, a sub-group of the Kuba, they have developed a unique and easily recognized style. Their artistic tradition is limited almost exclusively to masks, with statues almost unknown, and their pieces are scarce. The Lwalwa lived originally in parts of the old Lunda Empire, but they refused to submit to Lunda rule and moved south. Today they ar
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Songye/Luba Kifwebe Mask - Democratic Republic of the Congo
The wooden part of this hand carved mask measures 12 3/8" x 5 3/8" x 2" With the twine type hair it is 24" overall. The mask has a hook on the back and is ready to hang and enjoy. As with most used items there may be some nicks. Cracks and scratches due to use and age. I am reducing my mask collection due to lack of space and will be offering several other masks for sale. I will be listing them soon as time permits. Thanks for looking!
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SONGYE KIFWEBE Mask Small Masque Songe Congo African Art Zaire
SONGYE KIFWEBE Mask Small Masque Songe Congo African Art Zaire From an Amercan collection. Mask is 8 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. Seems to be from first half of 20th century. Contains identifying labels within(see image) Email me with questions. Thanks and regards.
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SUPERB AND STUNNING AFRICAN YAKA KHOLUKA MASK MASUE MASKE MASKER, CONGO
STUNNING. VERY FINE, POLYCHROME AFRICAN YAKA KHOLUKA INITIATION MASK FROM CONGO IT IS A HANDHELD INITIATION MASK WITH LONG RAFFIA BEARD AND BIG POLYCHROME HEADDRESS CONDITION GOOD AS SEEN: SOME MINOR IMPERFECTIONS.PLEASE HAVE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES ABSOLUTELY A STUNNING PIECE OF ARTWORK! SOLD WITHOUT STAND ORIGIN: PROVINCE OF BANDUNDU. CONGO HEIGHT WITH RAFFIA: 31 INCH(ca 80CM) SHIPPING COST USA. CANADA, AUSTRALIA: 40 DOLLARS NETHERLANDS. BELGIUM, GERMANY 14 DOLLARS UK. FRANCE: 22 DOLLARS PLEASE ASK QUOTATION FOR ALL THE OTHER COUNTRIES THIS IS A PRIVATE LISTING NOT ACCEPTING RETURNS
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Songye Kifwebe Mask Raffia Netting DR Congo African SALE Was $450
Title, Songye Kifwebe Mask DR Congo African Mask, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, vegetal fibers, Approximate Age, mId 20th century, Dimensions, 17.5 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, holes in both side at edges. Chipped eyes, scratches in places, Songye Kifwebe Female Mask DR Congo African Mask Additional Information: A well carved ... moreand used mask; face with striations and white pigment and netting costume. This mask belongs to the most famous of the Songye masks. Made for the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Secret society. Kifwebe" means"Mask" in the Songye language. The face generally is covered with linear incisions which are sometimes pigmented, the mouth is most often square and protruding. If it has a central crest, it is masculine; if not, feminine. The size of the crest determines the magical power of the mask. During initiation, circumcision, or funeral ceremonies. For examples, and more information, see Bacquart's TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA and Cornet's A SURVEY OF ZAIRIAN ART-THE BRONSON COLLECTION. According to Hersak(1985: 168) The striated masks, or kifwebe, are used as agents of a tradition and figures of authority to exercise social and political control through practices of evil magic and witchcraft by the members of the bwadi bwa kifwebe society. Among the societies' public performances, three mask types exist: two grades of male and one female mask. Male masks are distinguished by a striated pattern of three colors while the female one is predominantly white with the features ac
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Pende Raffia Mask Goggle Eyes DR Congo Africa SALE Was $246
Title, Pende Raffia Mask Gitenga with Goggled Eyes DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Pende, Materials, raffia fibers. Reeds, paint/pigment, wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 13.5 inches W. x 12 inches H. Overall Condition, 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. Loose raffia, wood damaged, Additional Information: A raffia mask(Gitenga) from the Pende Democratic Republic of Congo. The mask is ... morea semi- round face with goggled eyes and a nose. the top is a arched reed construction. The decorations are ainted in black. Beige, and brown reddish. This mask belongs to the category of minganji masks found among both Pende: western and eastern Pende, and even among the central Pende. The Pende are known for their artistic forms ranging from house decorations. Figural sculptures, numerous carved ivory pendants, and a wide variety of masks. The mask with goggled eyes resemble the mask called Gitenga masks known to be part of a larger grouping that dances during mukanda initiations and circumcisions of young boys to represent the perseverance that the boys must demonstrate during this initiation. Gitenga mask dance with other masks made out of grass fibers that also have large protruding eyes. As the group dances it represents to the viewers ideas of the difficulties of life, chance and death. The Gitenga masks should have a fringe of grasses extending from the outer edge all around the mask. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 73250* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorit
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Africa Lwalwa / YAKA Mask Suku Congo African Tribe Democratic Republic of Congo
THIS IS VERY OLD AFRICAN TRIBAL YAK MASK FOR COLLECTOR COLLECTION ANTIQUE ART On The Labels it said Yaka But I Was Told That this is(Lwalwa tribe from Democratic Republic of Congo) THIS MASK IS ROUGHLY MEASURED AND IT IS ABOUT 15 INCHES I HAVE FEW OF THESE GREAT MASKS I WILL LISTE THEM ON EBAY ASAP SEE MY OTHER MASKS!To See My Other Items Just Open This Link You Will See Them! http:stores.ebay.com/fastshipper2004/Statue-Figures-Masks-i.html?fsub=4681340016&sid=172168846&trksid=p4634.c0.m322 PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES FOR MORE DETAIL MY BEST DESCRIPTON IS THE PICTURES YOU GET WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES
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ANTIQUE LARGE AFRICAN DR CONGO MBAKA MASK
For sale is a very old carved large African DR Congo Mbaka mask. It is likely from the late 1800s and has the patina and wear of a very old mask. It has the signature ridges on the nose all the way to the forehead and then contuse with the crosshatch design on the top. Bottom, sides of the mask. It is 13 1/2" L X 7 1/2" W X 5" D and in good condition for its age. This is a fabulous older African mask. Thank you for looking and please browse my store.
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Elaborate 12 Inch! KUBA NGAADY AMWASH Headdress Mask DR Congo Africa Tribal
DON'T BE AFRAID TO MAKE AN OFFER! What we have here is an KUBA NGAADY AMWASH Headdress Mask from Democratic Republic of Congo. Africa. made of carved wood with heavily patinated pigments, woven grasscloth, shells and beads. 12 inches tall. Just look at the fine carved and painted details as well as the elaborate bead and shellwork. Note the inconsistent shape and size of the beads that is characteristic of older beads. Some bead loss and wear and tear consistent with age. With all African art expect chips dings scratches and cracks that are common to tribal art and add to the aged beauty and charm of the piece. see photos for condition. Stand not included. I do not know the exact date of the mask. look at the photos and you decide to your best judgment what this is worth. Enjoy for a lifetime or resell for a profit! This is a very beautiful ... moreold mask don't let it get away. make your offers early because someone else wants this! DON'T BE AFRAID TO MAKE AN OFFER! Check out my other auction listings! Please read entire listing for all conditions of sale. See photos as to the item's condition. you are buying what is in the photos independent of my in good faith word description. bid only if you agree to this! Responsible bidders only please. As there are no returns. Please do your research and ask questions before you bid, this is your responsibility. Then. BID EARLY to make this yours! $20 shipping within Canada. $35 shipping to the USA, World wide shipping available. $75"Surface Mail" takes 30-60 days to get to you) to most European countries including England. France, Belgium and Germany or $135 Airmail. CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING for shipping quote to other locations. And YES I COMBINE SHIPPING TO SAVE YOU MONEY. I always label my shipping packages discreetly with simple customs friendly descriptions such as"folk art carving" to aid in smooth border crossings. Please pay within 3 days of winning an auction unless you contact me to say you will be bidding on more items for combine
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Large Antique Primitive African Face Mask Wood Wall Tribal Plaque Carved CONGO
Large Antique Primitive African Face Mask Wood Wall Tribal Plaque Carved CONGO Rare Antique African Tribal Mask Wall Art or Plaque Carved Balsa Wood With Tribal Markings Approx 10" Long by 15" Wide 7" Deep Old Original Wire Hanging Loop Embeded In The Back Burnished Finish Good Condition From a smoke free home! Photos show all! Happy to combine shipping. See other items listed. for office use only# 20 inkfrog terapeak. I000000. InkFrog Analytics.
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Antique African tribal mask Chokwe, Congo collectible
Antique African tribal mask Chokwe. Congo collectible 7' wide X 11.5 tall This is a rare African female mask from the Chokwe of Congo/Angola. This mask depicts a female face hand carved from a single piece of wood and decorated with pigments. A true collectors piece! 336.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3E336-144c0655fe4-0x104-
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Africa YAKA SUKU Bundu Mende Sande Sowei Mask African CONGO Tribal Art Antique
THIS IS VERY NICE AND OLD AFRICAN YAKA BUNDU MENDE ANCIENT MASK FOR COLLECTOR COLLECTION ANTIQUE ART THIS MASK IS ROUGHLY MEASURED AND IT IS ABOUT 16 INCHES FROM TOP OF THE HEAD TO THE CHIN AND ABOUT 27 INCHES AROUND THE MAKS I HAVE FEW OF THESE GREAT MASKS I WILL LISTE THEM ON EBAY ASAP SEE MY OTHER MASKS!To See My Other Items Just Open This Link You Will See Them! http:stores.ebay.com/fastshipper2004/Statue-Figures-Masks-i.html?fsub=4681340016&sid=172168846&trksid=p4634.c0.m322 PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES FOR MORE DETAIL MY BEST DESCRIPTON IS THE PICTURES YOU GET WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES 0fe.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d70f%2B%3E0fe-144c4e71ccc-0x105-
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DUAL- FACED LEGA FACE MASK- DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO
DUAL- FACED LEGA FACE MASK- DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO This is a magnificent mask. Mid to earlier 20th century. It is a rare mask with dual-faces. Circular design approximately 8 1/4" side to side/up and down. Pierced for attachment with kaolin on both faces. Dark patina with traces of black pigment. A lovely and sensitively carved mask. MineKel75-oNw. Please do not send any money until you have received my invoice. California Residents will be charged the 9% California Sales Tax. Thank You! Powered by.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf54%3E-144c6cc50d6-0x100-
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A Magnificent Lele Mask, Democratic Republic of The Congo.
Wood. Raffia, cowrie shells, glass trade trades,brass tack, vegetal fiber H: 10" 25.25 cm W: 8.25" 21 cm D: 8" 20.25cm Posted with
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Congo: Old & Tribal used African 2 colour Bakongo mask.
Very expressive african headdress 2 colour mask from the Bakongo. Congo. This type of mask has protecting function against witches and harmful sorcerers. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments and metal nails. Height: 30 cm. The Congo may number about three million people. Present in three countries– the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Angola and the Congo Republic– the Kongo occupy the region at the mouth of the Congo River. Numerous subgroups go to form the vast Kongo cultural complex. Among which are the Vili, the Woyo and the Yombe. These tribes produce a diversity of artistic styles. With Kongo art being one of the best known. Africa-Gallery KONGO(BAKONGO. BASHIKONGO, KAKONGO) Both Congo Republics and Angola The Kongo may number about three million people. Present in three countries– the Democratic Republic of ... morethe Congo. Angola and the Congo Republic– the Kongo occupy the region at the mouth of the Congo River. Numerous subgroups go to form the vast Kongo cultural complex. Among which are the Vili, the Woyo and the Yombe. These tribes produce a diversity of artistic styles. With Kongo art being one of the best known. The Kongo demonstrate the extreme complexity of their traditions on major occasions. Such as the investiture of a chief or at funerals. The Kongo pantheon was small: one all-powerful god who gave healing powers to the king, to the nganga. And to the heads of cults. Besides their textiles of great renown, the Kongo had a funerary art of decorated steles and funerary statues in stone, very often depicting the chief seated cross-legged in a posture of reflection. Some of these statues were placed on tombs to aid the spirits of the dead to join the world of the deceased. Wood sculptures represent royal wives. Hunters, musicians. And healers. Their postures vary: sometimes they kneel in a position of respect, the head bent slightly backwards; women might be depicted seated with the child they hold by the neck or whom they are nursing. The cheeks are round, the face, c
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Luba Kifwebe Monkey Mask DR Congo African SALE Was $590
Title, Luba Kifwebe Animal Mask Monkey DR Congo African Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Luba, Materials, wood. Pigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 17 inches H. x 9.75 inches W. 32 inches with beard 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, chips. Shallow cracks in placesold insect damage arrested, Additional Information: An interesting Luba Kifwebe mask depicting ... morea monkey! Masks of this type and form are not well-known by collectors. It was not until the 1980's that the so-called Kifwebe animal masks were seen on the market in Belgium. Animals represented are those found in the Congo Savanna. The Luba and their neighbors excelled in the production of these masks rather than the Songye. This present mask is more naturalistic than the original Kifwebe of the Songye. It still has the rectangular shape and the striations and the white pigmentation of the Kifwebe masks. The offered mask is special for it represents a monkey. Which symbolizes a male character. Kifwebe mask's purposes for education and social control are well-known. They perform in the ceremonies of initiation and circumcision. And in funerals. The significance of the monkey and other animal-form masks is fully documented. Usually. When an animal is represented, its image is associated with its character, its strength, and its weakness. The animal traits are comparative to human character and the community. Small and medium Kifwebe were worn on the face. Large masks were not worn but displayed in front of the initiation enclosure or camps and used as guardians or p
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Lega Mask Handle Bwami Congo African SALE Was $290
Title, Lega Mask Lukwakongo with Handle Bwami Society DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, mask with Handle: 15 inches H. x 6.25 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, chipped Handle. Chips and in the back, chipped ears, eyes, and mouth, stains, paint worn away in small places Additional Information: ... moreA Lega mask with handle. The face is adorned with white pigment. Lega mask with handle are rare. see an example with handle in Elizabeth Cameroon. Art of the Lega, fig. 3.15a,b, p. 58. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face, slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose. The faces of the masks are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time they are used and thereby acquire the white patina that colors the face and enhances the various decorative designs. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influence within society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwa
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Lega Mask Bwami Society Light Wood DR Congo African
Title, Lega Mask Bwami Society Light Wood DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 7 inches H. x 5.5 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, holes and chips from old insect damage, Additional Information: Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face, slightly ... moreprotruding forehead, a narrow nose. Most of Lega mask' faces are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time they are used and thereby acquire the white patina that colors the face and enhances the various decorative designs. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influence within society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiateâs knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks which might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground. For similar exampl
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VERY FINE AND HUGE (25 INCH) AFRICAN SONGYE KIFWEBE MASK, MASQUE, MASKE, CONGO
INCREDIBLE AND OLD. HUGE AFRICAN SONGYE KIFWEBE MASK CONDITION; SOME WEAR AND TEAR. PLEASE HAVE A GOOD LOOK AT ALL THE PICTURES OUT OF AN OLD BELGIAN PRIVATE COLLECTION SOLD WITHOUT STAND ORIGIN: CONGO HEIGHT: 25 INCH( 63CM) SHIPPING COST USA. CANADA, AUSTRALIA: 50 DOLLARS NETHERLANDS. BELGIUM, GERMANY 14 DOLLARS UK. FRANCE: 22 DOLLARS PLEASE ASK QUOTATION FOR ALL THE OTHER COUNTRIES THIS IS A PRIVATE LISTING NOT ACCEPTING RETURNS
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Yombe Mask Nganga Diphomba DR Congo Africa
Title, Yombe Mask Nganga Diphomba DR Congo African Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo People, Yombe, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 7.5 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, General wear, Additional Information: A well carved mask. With an expressive face. Details of the face include a large open mouth eyes in the form of small holes inserted in a concave ... moreform highlighted with white pigment. Other details included a domed forehead. And a short nose. The Yombe people share masking traditions with other members of the greater Kongo Kingdom such as the Vili and the Woyo.Among the Yombe masks of this type were used by the diviner, Nganga Diphomba, who danced with during the Khimba initiation. At funerals, and for social control. Their function was to fight against sorcerers, criminals, and all kind of misfortune. For moreexamples of Yombe masks see Frank Herreman and Constantijn Petridis. FACE OF THE SPIRITS. MASKS FROM THE ZAIRE BASIN. 1995. 78643* 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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African YAKA OLD Strong Mask Suku Congo Africa Tribal Bayaka Collector ANTIQUE
THIS IS VERY OLD AND STRON AFRICAN TRIBAL YAKA MASK ANTIQUE ART THIS MASK IS ROUGHLY MEASURED AND IT IS ABOUT 14 1/2 X 15 1/2 INCHES FROM THE TIP OF THE HEADDRESS TO THE TIP OF THE CHIN AND SIDE TO SIDE EDGE TO EDGE I HAVE FEW OF THESE GREAT MASKS I WILL LISTE THEM ON EBAY ASAP SEE MY OTHER MASKS!To See My Other Items Just Open This Link You Will See Them! http:stores.ebay.com/fastshipper2004/Statue-Figures-Masks-i.html?fsub=4681340016&sid=172168846&trksid=p4634.c0.m322 PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES FOR MORE DETAIL MY BEST DESCRIPTON IS THE PICTURES YOU GET WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES
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Outstanding Songye Mask with 2 Bird Dr Congo
Outstanding Songye Mask with 2 Bird Dr Congo Material:Wood Weight:525g Length:27cm Will usually ship within 2 working days of receiving cleared payment Combined postage Welcome check my E bay shop for items. ag6 2.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28c%3Eag6%3E2-144cd2dac7b-0x104-
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Bakongo Ceremonial Mask Dr Congo
Bakongo Ceremonial Mask Dr Congo Material:Wood Weight:710g Length:31cm Will usually ship within 2 working days of receiving cleared payment Combined postage Welcome check my E bay shop for items.
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AFRICAN AFRIKANISCHE TRIBAL MASK WOYO CONGO NO KNIFE
AUTHENTIC RARE MASK FROM CONGO WOYO TRIBE Region: Congo Collected 1950 FROM MY OWN COLLECTION AND MY BEST THING 100% authentic Size: 47cm 18.5 inch, fantastic Stand included PAY PAL FOR USA and UK bidders EUROPE Registered Shipping 25Euro USA 40 USD"in bullet proof package" Feel free to ask me any questions and for additional photos. Good Luck
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Congo: Rare Tribal used African Double Lulua mask.
Tribal used Expressive african Double Lulua mask Congo. This type of mask can be seen in context symbol of remembrance ancestor. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Height: 41 cm. Lulua is an umbrella term. Which refers to a large number of heterogeneous peoples who populate the region near the Lulua River, between the Kasai and Sankuru rivers. The Lulua people migrated from western Africa during the 18th century and settled in the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) They number 300,000 and live in small regional chiefdoms and in times of crisis elect a common leader. The role of the village chief is to insure juridical, political and social cohesion. During the late 19th century, Lulua culture underwent radical changes. In 1875, the Lulua king, Kalambam, introduces new social and ... morereligious regulations, which ended the traditional palm-wine drinking and hemp smoking. Their economy is mostly based on agriculture. Hunt and trade. Primarily farmers. Lulua women grow manioc as a staple crop, as well as beans, sweet potatoes, maize, yams, peanuts, and bananas. The men are responsible for clearing the forest and preparing the soil for cultivation. They also hunt, fish with nets, and trap animals in the surrounding forests. Salt is found in the region and is collected and sold to neighbors to generate income. The Lulua statuary is remarkable in the degree of its scarification. A manifestation of a wish to be socially differentiated. These marks must be very ancient as in 80 th of 19 th century they were no found on the Lulua themselves. The statues represent great chiefs with beards and insignia. And these effigies would be planted in the ground to protect the household when the head of the family was absent. These male figures depict warriors-chiefs who often hold a ceremonial sword and shield, or a cup. Sometimes knives and other paraphernalia hang from the belt. The most famous statuettes are the mbulenga. Or female charm statuettes. The chibola are mat
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Exquisite African Art - Kuba Twin Faced Lele Helmet Mask Congo, Glass Beaded
Exquisite African Art- Kuba Twin Faced Lele Helmet Mask Congo. Glass Beaded Kuba Twin Faced Lele Mask Tribe: Lele Origin: Kuba Kingdom D.R.Congo Materials: Wood. Woven material, glass beads, cowries Dimensions: 59cm Tall x 35cm Wide A beautiful rare twin faced Lele mask adorned with a stunning arrangemet of glass beads and cowrie shells on a woven helmet with two wooden face masks. A few of the glass beads have disappeared over the years due to wear and tear. The 20.000 to 30,000 Lele people occupy the western region of the Kuba kingdom. The men work in the forest, where they hunt in groups, locate medicinal plants, cut wood, sculpt, and communicate with the spirits. The women are in charge of the food crops and of fishing in the marshes; feeding the village is their responsibility. The sculptor hunts, extracts palm wine, and participates ... morein daily assemblies. Heading the Lele is the nymi, a king with limited powers. The village is organized according to age groups, with the oldest man as chief. The elders have a monopoly over the traditional cults, created to ensure the fertility and prosperity of the village. Presently, the elders are still the depositories of healers, who used to be organized into the banging society and subject to initiation. This society included mature men as well as the parents of twins, who were considered to be mediators between the spirits and humans. The art of the Lele is not well known. It is similar to Kuba styles with the exception of its masks. Which generally have a flattened shape. The most important forms of Lele art are carved drums, divination instruments, boxes, pipes, and palm wine cups. Also Lele carvers produce statuettes and face masks. The masks often have slit eyes. The functions of the masks are little known. Lele masks appeared in dances accompanying the burial rites of chiefs and in annual foundation/creation ceremonies. Although the art of the Lele borrows many elements from the Kuba and Dengese in particular, the hairdo and long braids of the statuettes distingui
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Superb African Lega Small Passport Mask with Beard DR Congo
Superb African Lega Passport Mask with Beard DR Congo worn patina.Very geometric. measures approx: 7"3/4 h by 3" 3/4 w thanks for looking Lega African masks are usually carved in a highly distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face, a slightly bulging forehead and an open narrow mouth. The complex system of instruction. Initiation, and advancement for both men and women in the Bwami society uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiate?s knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Through time Bwami initiates earn the privilege to wear and display African masks that might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground indicating their rank before other Bwami society members. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the ... moreuppermost level of Bwami where one would be recognized as a Kindi, a leader and also a moral and social authority to be honored with the right to wear or carry certain masks. It has age and the marks of much wear and some damage to the lower left chin area. However this does detract from the highly abstracted quality of the mask.
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Lega Passport Mask with Beard DR Congo African SALE Was $49
Title, Lega Small Passport Mask with Beard DR Congo African, Type of Object, Passport mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, wood. Vegetal fibers, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 3.5 inches x 6 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, worn patina. Shallow crack, chips in places, old insect damage arrested Additional Information: Lega African masks are usually carved ... morein a highly distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face, a slightly bulging forehead and an open narrow mouth. The complex system of instruction. Initiation, and advancement for both men and women in the Bwami society uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiate?s knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Through time Bwami initiates earn the privilege to wear and display African masks that might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground indicating their rank before other Bwami society members. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of Bwami where one would be recognized as a Kindi, a leader and also a moral and social authority to be honored with the right to wear or carry certain masks. It has age and the marks of much wear and some damage to the lower left chin area. However this does detract from the highly abstracted quality of the mask. 79342* 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 posi
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VERY FINE AND ASTONISHING AFRICAN YAKA NKANU KANU MASK MASQUE MASKE, CONGO
VERY FINE. STUNNING AFRICAN YAKA NKANU KANU MASK FROM CONGO CONDITION GOOD AS SEEN: PLEASE HAVE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES POLYCHROME HANDHELD INITIATION MASK ORIGIN: CONGO SOLD WITHOUT STAND HEIGHT: CA 56CM DEPTH: CA 28CM SHIPPING COST USA. CANADA, AUSTRALIA: 40 DOLLARS NETHERLANDS. BELGIUM, GERMANY 14 DOLLARS UK. FRANCE: 22 DOLLARS PLEASE ASK QUOTATION FOR ALL THE OTHER COUNTRIES THIS IS A PRIVATE LISTING NOT ACCEPTING RETURNS
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Lega Bearded Mask Bwami Society DR Congo African SALE Was $210
Title, Lega Bearded Mask Bwami Society DR Congo African Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, Height is 7.25 inches. Width is 5.2 inches. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, General wear. Chips and scratches in places, Additional Information: The Lega people live nearby the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami in which advancement is dependent upon the initiates ... morepassing through a number of ranks to achieve status and prestige and recognition as moral individuals. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of Bwami where one would be recognized as a Kindi. One who exercises moral suasion and is a leader in society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiate s knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display masks that might be worn on their arms or faces or simply exposed on racks or on the ground to other Bwami society members indicating their rank. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face with a slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth. The faces of the masks are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time that they are used and thereby acquire the white pagination that color the face and enhance the various decorative designs as in this mask of dots around the face with lines under the eyes. Lega masks, known as Lukwakongo, are relatively standa
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Rare / Collectable Kumu Nsembu Society Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Utilized in the context of a boy's initiation ceremony. Masks like these were controlled by the Nsembu divination society. The Kumu are neighbors of the Lega, Ituri, Mbaka, Lengola and other peoples who make similar masks. Those of the Kumu are notable for their dramatic, more geometrically abstract style. The measurements are the height of the mask, then the height of the mask plus raffia. This mask comes with a custom cast iron/ wood base. Measures- 12" X 8"from base 19" in height PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF PURCHASE. BECAUSE OF RECENT PROBLEMS WITH PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED. I SET EBAY TO AUTOMATICALLY OPEN A CASE IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS.
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Bakongo Witch Doctor Mask w /Spirit Guides, Congo/ Santeria/ Eggun/ Palo Mayombe
These fearsome mask were worn during initiation ceremonies and the funerals of important personalities. But also appeared to be embodied with a judiciary powers. Mostly worn during cerimonies when casting out evil spirits. This particular mask has two spirit watchful heads fixed on top of mask. Measurements: 15" By 8" Materials: wood. Nails, twine, glass covering eyes, iron bar covered with cloth. PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF PURCHASE. BECAUSE OF RECENT PROBLEMS WITH PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED. I SET EBAY TO AUTOMATICALLY OPEN A CASE IF PAYMENT IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 4 DAYS. Posted with Posted with
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Lega Mask Raffia Beard Bwami Society Congo African SALE Was $95
Title, Lega Mask Bwami Society DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Raffia fibers, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 10 inches H. x 7 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, Chips from old insect damage arrested in face, Additional Information: A classic Lega mask made out off a light wood with face painted in white and raffia ... morebeard around. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style. With a heart-shaped concave face, slightly protruding forehead, a narrow nose. Most of Lega mask' faces are rubbed with white clay(pembe) each time they are used and thereby acquire the white patina that colors the face and enhances the various decorative designs. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River and are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups they have no centralized authority but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members who strive to achieve advancement in the various ranks of Bwami. For the Lega the ultimate goal is to reach the uppermost level of"Bwami" when one would become a"Kindi. one who exercises moral influence within society. The complex system of instruction, initiation and advancement in Bwami uses masks and figures to document the various levels of Bwami and to serve as badges validating the initiateâs knowledge of the secrets of Bwami and of their rank. Initiates earn the privilege to wear and display mask
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Kete Mask Large Curved Horns DR Congo African SALE Was $550
Title, Kete Mask Large Face with Curved Horns DR Congo African Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kete/ Kuba, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 20 inches H. x 18.5 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, Crack with loose repair in the back on top. Chips and scratches on the surface, chipped tips of horns Additional Information: A huge mask with imposing curved ... morehorns. The mask is decorated with patterns of diagonal stripes on the lower section of the mask. Other details include the eyes in coffee beans shape. The exaggerate broad nose and mouth and the ears in relief. All these characteristics are shared by both the Kuba and the Kete. It is important to note that stylistically the Kuba and relevant peoples such as the Kete, Biombo, Binji, Ngeende, Ngoongo, and so forth share the same artistic traditions of the masks. They borrow styles from one another. They sometimes order masks from a neighboring artist. The same mask may serve more than one purposes and even be used by more than one group. The ritual use of this unique mask is similar to the larger and more familiar"bwoom" mask of the Kuba. This mask was worn mainly during initiation ceremonies and at funerals. The Kete are a sub-group of the Kuba. Farming along the southern border of Kuba territory in the south-central Democratic Republic of Congo. Their immediate neighbors are the Salampasu and Lwalwa. The majority of the"pure" Kuba live to the north. The Kete live in independent villages led by family chiefs and share many of the same beliefs and ceremonies as
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ATQ VTG AFRICAN MINIATURE WOOD CARVED TRIBAL BALUBA CONGO FACE MASK SCULPTURE
Samuel Collection No Reserve Fine Art Auctions Overview: This is an original African wood carved mask sculpture. Origin: Baluba/Congo. I have a nice collection of Antique and Vintage African masks/sculptures. See my other listings. Free shipping with this purchase. Condition: Scratches. Cracks, dings, chips and or scuffs. See photos. Sold as is. Measurements: 6 by 6.5 by 3 inches. Thank you for visiting! Payment: Payment is DUE within 48 HOURS of the auction's closing. BUY IT NOW payment is DUE IMMEDIATELY Samuel Collection: Be sure to visit our store! Most bids start at $12 with no reserve! New items every day! We can combine"like" items for shipping discounts but the combined shipping window is 3 DAYS MAX. Local pickup is free and welcome. We are located in San Diego. CA. Shipping: USA ONLY. Alaska& Hawaii buyers: shipping ... morecosts are unavoidably higher to your areas. Our primary shipping company is UPS. Secondary is USPS for PO BOX deliveries. If possible. Avoid PO BOX deliveries or tell your PO BOX provider you want to accept UPS deliveries. Then update your shipping address to reflect not only the PO BOX but also the street address to your PO BOX Office. The SHIPPING COST REFLECTS POSTAGE. PACKAGING MATERIALS. INSURANCE. HANDLING. Please check the eBay automated shipping calculator with your zip code for estimated pricing. Actual shipping costs are subject to change. Local Pickup: Items must be picked up WITHIN 3 DAYS of the auction's closing. If items are not picked up within this time frame(unless agreed upon by the seller) Items will be resold due to storage limitations. Packaging: We do not profit from shipping. If shipping costs seem high. Bare in mind this is art work& usually one of a kind so we package well to protect what you buy. A highly trained& very well paid professional custom packages every shipment by hand using high quality materials. This is why we very rarely see damaged shipments. Please understand the reason for the cost as negative feedbac
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PASSPORT MASK - painted - DUMU BWAMI TRIBE - Congo, 19th Century
Small Painted mask- DUMU BWAMI TRIBE- Congo. 19th Century Sizes: 14 x 7.5 x 7 cm = 5.5 x 3 x 2.8 inches Weight: 49 G Age: late 19th c. or earlier PLEASE NOTE: We accept returns within 14 days only by a safe and TRACKABLE shipping. The item must be in the same conditions as it was when it was sent. SHIPPING POLICY: We ship worlwide by tracked and signed international shipping. Which is absolutely safe but sometimes can be slow, it takes between 11 and 23 WORKING days from the date of shipping. Please do not open cases/contact us for"item not received" before the shipping time is expired. Furthermore. Please use the tracking code that we will give you. Even if we are generally located in Italy. Occasionaly, the item could be shipped from Poznan, Poland.
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Beautiful, rare and genuinely old Bembe mask. Congo
Shop Pages. ENewsletter. Customer Service. Beautiful rare and genuinely old tribal Bembe mask. Congo. Item Description. Item Old. TribalBembe face mask. Origin The Bembe people of South West Congo Use. These masks are typified by the use of red and white pigment with the eyes of the mask having a concave orbit. This is a forest spirit mask used for initiation rites of passage. Item description. A beautiful and rare mask with patination dulled with age. Raffia adornment to the top of the mask. There is the usual white and red quadrant colouration typical of Bembe face masks. High quality wood. Teeth detailing. A superb mask throughout made all the more collectible because of its relative rarity. Measurement. 33cm high. 20cm wide and 15cm deep. This mask was vetted. Logged and approved for shipment out of Africa by an authorized West-African ... moremuseum and monument board for your peace of mind. Thanks for looking. About Us, Payments, Delivery, Contact Us, Ethnic hut is the result of my keen interest in collecting tribal African items. I have been a regular visitor to West Africa since 1999. I always brought back several items to add to my personal collection. Friends and family were always very interested in items I brought back to the UK and I was bombarded with requests to sell my items to them. I realized that tribal African art was indeed appealing to even those who previously had no conscious interest in them. This directly gave rise to Ethnic Hut and my effort to provide fine tribal item of African origin for established collectors or indeed anyone appreciative of the beauty and appeal of these tribally crafted items. Ethic Hut is not part of any dealers network and do not buy from any dealer. All my items are always purchased in Africa personally. I travel regularly to West Africa to purchase items myself because I really enjoy selecting items with help from local expert who are born and bred in the region many of these tribal items are crafted in. The knowledge and advice received from my local expert guides
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CONGO old african mask ancien masque d'afrique CHOKWE africa afrika kongo maske
BELGIAN CONGO Tchokwé old rare wooden mask mwana pwo. With 3 lobbed headdress the typical Congo Chokwé style. a real old one not like the hundreds coming in from africa in the last years in perfect condition 1930 height 25 cm- 9.75 inches width 16 cm- 6.25 inches Shippingcosts: Belgium 9$. Germany.Netherlands,France,UK 22$, Rest of Europe + USA 25$(sign-for) Rest of the world 38$(sign-for) Check my other auctions for more old african objects. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf54%3E-14500dc6221-0x117-
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Kuba Royal Female Mask Ngaady a Mwaash DR Congo African
Title, Kuba Royal Female Mask Ngaady a Mwaash DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Kuba, Materials, Wood. Raffia fiber, cowrie shells, beads, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches x 9 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, cracks along the face. In nose, chips and wear, Additional Information: This mask is one of the three Kuba"royal ... moremasks known as a female mask Ngaady a Mwaash. The others are the Bwoom and the moshambooy. all three are variously spelled! It is a part of the creation myth of the Kuba. Wherein Woot, the first ancestor(akin to Adam) marries his sister, represented by this mask. Ngaady a Mwaash is the third ranked royal mask. The serene beauty of the Ngaady a mwaash is inspired by and is representative of Mweel. The legendary sister and wife of Woot. The multi-colored facial mask(Ilek) is sculpted in soft wood. The use of different colors creates a compelling geometric pattern of oblique black, white and ochre-brown striped surfaces(malel) alternating with small black and white triangles(lancoong) The languid, barely opened eyelids are painted white and black while a row of beads decorates the eyebrows and marks the hairline. A woven raffia material, with pearls embedded in it, covers the nose and the mouth. The coil at the back of the head is made entirely of cloth and decorated with interwoven cowries. Rows of alternating white and blue beads hang from the top of the headdress. Weevils(nyeem) are often attached to the end of these rows. According to some scholars Ngaady a mwaash may ha
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Salampasu Mask Copper-covered Balls DR Congo African
Title, Salampasu Mask Copper-covered and Balls DR Congo African, Type of Object, Face Mask, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Salampasu, Materials, Wood. Pigments, reed fibers, copper sheeting and hand twisted rope, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 28 inches H. x 6.75 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, A few missing copper sheets on forehead. Shallow crack i mouth, and chips, Additional Information: Salampasu masks are easily identified by heir bulging foreheads and balls wound of reeds which make up the headpiece and dangle from the chin. This is a fine piece.copper sheeting is woven over the face. The balls are made of reeds. And the rope is handmade, of raffia. the netting at the back holds the mask on the face. The Salampasu people who live east of the Kasai and on the upper ... morewestern reaches of the Lulua River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and even flow over into Angola. They have had long term contact with the Lwalwa to the north and to the south the Lunda who they recognize by paying tributes to them. The Salampasu are best known for their powerfully aggressive masks covered with copper sheeting or with prominent carved scarifications patterns on the face. This mask is considered a classical and well-known style with the bulging forehead. Deep undercut eyes and the strong rectangular mouth showing carved teeth. The face is covered with tiny copper sheets. The headdress with balls wound of reeds is typical of the Salampasu masks. Masks among the Salampasu are known under different names. Munkika, Kasangu and Mulandwa. This one is most likely a Kasangu mask. All these masks were worn during initiation into the menâs warrior societies Idangani and Ibiku. During funeral ceremonies for dignitaries and in Boys' initiation and circumcision rituals. The dancer of this mask wears a knitted costume and holds a knife and antelope horns in his hands. See photo in Elisabeth Cameron(1988:34) Salampasu masks are rare to find. This one will
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Lega Mask with Raffia Beard Small DR Congo African SALE Was $49
Title, Lega Mask with Raffia Beard Small Size DR Congo African Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Lega, Materials, Wood. Raffia fibers, pigment, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 6.5 inches H. x 3.25 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, worn patina, Additional Information: A Lega small mask with face painted in white and raffia beard. The Lega people live near the northern ... moreend of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DR Congo. They are also known as the Warega. Living in small village groups. They have no centralized authority, but govern themselves through a communal association known as"Bwami. This association is composed of male and female members, who strive to advance up through the various ranks of Bwami, a long process which involves challenges as well as proof of knowledge. The ultimate goal for the initiate is to reach the highest level. And become a"Kindi, a position of power, prestige and influence with the village. It is during the various Bwami ceremonies that the charming and popular heart-faced masks are used. The masks are transported in baskets from village to village by high-ranking elders. Lega masks are usually carved in a distinctive style, with a heart-shaped, concave face, slightly protruding forehead, narrow nose, slit eyes and a slightly open mouth, often with a rather surprised and charming expression. The surfaces of the masks are rubbed with kaolin/pembe each time they are used, and thus acquire their striking white appearance. Though fairly common, Lega masks continue to be incredibly
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Fine Luluwa Fetish Mask Dr Congo
Fine Luluwa Fetish Mask Dr Congo Material:Wood Weight:1.1kg Length:38cm Will usually ship within 2 working days of receiving cleared payment Combined postage Welcome check my E bay shop for items.
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Fine Songye Mask with Bird Dr Congo
Fine Songye Mask with Bird Dr Congo Material:Wood Weight:550g Length:38cm Will usually ship within 2 working days of receiving cleared payment Combined postage Welcome check my E bay shop for items.
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Ngbandi Mask on Custom Stand DR Congo African SALE Was $890
Type of Object, Face mask, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Ngbandi. See also Ngbaka or Ngombe, Materials, Wood. Pigment, vegetal fibers, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 13.75 inches H. x 9"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 to the back at top. Chips, scrapes, dents in places, Ngbandi Mask With Face Painted in White DR Congo African Mask Additional Information: ... moreA powerful mask with strong geometrical forms shaping and an elegant concave face painted in white! The offered mask is attributed to the Ngbandi athough it comes from an area where a number of different groups living within close proximity to Ubangi-Lualaba Rivers share culture. Language, political and religious structures which influences their arts. The ridge of scarification on the nose is a significant trait in the identification of the masks from this region. The Ngbandi as well as the Ngbaka live in an area bounded by the Ubangi and Lualaba River systems with the Ngombe scattered along the Lualaba River The Ngbaka moved into the area inhabited by the Ngbandi and as a result both groups share sculpture forms and the details of scarification that often leads to some confusion as to the attribution of their masks. Though both groups use masks they are less numerous among the Ngbandi than among the Ngbaka where masks are known as Dagara and are used during initiation ceremonies known as Ganza or Gaza for young men and when boys are circumcised. The masks of the Ngombe are less finished or detailed and were used during initiation ceremonies known as âManiâ.
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A Superb Bembe " Emangungu" Mask, D.R.Congo
brown patina. Black paint, kaolin with shiny particles, nearly rectangular plankboard mask, carved with a stylized anthropo-zoomorphic face with coffee-bean shaped eyes in white oval planes, small tubular mouth, incised ornaments, slightly dam. eyes) present"emangungu" mask type is used at circumcision rites by the the"butende bwa eluba" society. The eyes should remind one of an owl. Which is said to have close connections to the spirits of nature. The masks are attached to a costume of banana leaves and bark. They are worn by initiated boys while begging for food in the village during the seclusion period. H: 11" 28 cm D: 2.25" 5.75 cm W: 7.75" 19.5 cm Posted with
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Congo: Tribal used African Zande mask.
Tribal used African Mask from the Zande. Congo. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Height: 37 cm.
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Tabwa Buffalo Bush Cow Mask DR Congo African SALE Was $295
Title, Tabwa Buffalo/ Bush Cow Mask DR Congo African Type of Object, Buffaolo or Bush Cow Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Tabwa, Materials, Wood. Pigment, paint, cowrie shells, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches H. x 11 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, repaired horns. Shallow crack in jaw, chips in places, Additional Information: A powerful mask depicting a Buffalo head ... morewith very large horns known as a Kiyunde mask among the the Tabwa people of Southeast Democratic Republic of Congo and Northeast Zambia. This huge and heavy mask was carved from a single piece of wood and was worn horizontlly on the head. Numbering more than 200. 000 the Tabwa were noted as early as the 19th century and today live along Lake Tanganyika. Kiyunde mask portrays a male wild buffalo and appears wearing a costume composed of animal skins and grasses. It dances with a companion mask depicting a female. The Tabwa identify wild buffalo with their strength and behavior with chiefs and their culture heroes. The name buffalo is also given to the circumcised boys. Tacks worked onto the face of the mask in elaborate and attractive scarification patterns and designs represent the Tabwa concept of âkulembaâ that reflect aesthetics, social membership and the abstract idea of order upon the chaos of nature. For similar example and further Information see Constantjin Petridis& Franck Herreman(eds. FACE OF THE SPIRITs. MASKS FROM THE ZAIRE BASIN. Fig. 81, p.168. See also Maurer E.M. A.F. Roberts, TABWA THE RISING OF NEW MOON, 1985. I have examined this piece an
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