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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Title, Songye Power Half Figure JANUS DR Congo African Miniature, Type of Object, carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, ... moreSongye, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 8 Inches H. x 2.5 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, cracks in base. Dents, chips, Additional Information: This elegant sculpture features a half figure with two headst and two arms in one body with one side showing a female figure recognized by its pointed breasts and a prominent belly. Each head displays features that fit with the corpus of sculptures from the Songye Kalebwe. This marvelous miniature has a gorgeous shiny patina that makes it a desirable piece to collect! Sculpture like this are known as Nkishi and often served to divine the future. Control one's destiny, and forestall evil-doers or to work magic and most importantly to gain the attention of the spirit world. Among the Songye, such figures generally served a common purpose as âobjects of powerâ. When represented by two bodies or heads, these carvings are supposed to embody more power than single ones. NKishi(sing. or Makishi(plural) have different magical substances that the owner, the ritual and magical âspecialistâ, Nganga considers important to give the figure power to act and the magical substances that load a figure with power are called bishimba.Nkishi also serves as the contact point between the spirits and the Nganga, it is where the ritual activity of the diviner meets spiritual presence. The age of the object can be seen in the wear of the sur
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$47.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Lega art is characterized by its highly stylized and abstract forms, which are often used in the creation of masks, statues, and other ritual objects. ... moreOne of the most famous and distinctive features of Lega art is the use of a unique system of symbols known as Bwami.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom STANDING LUBA HEMBA ANCESTRAL AFRICAN FIGURE STATUE Type of Object: AFRICAN STATUE/FIGURE. Ancestral. Ethnic Group: LUBA. Country of Origin: DEMOCRATIC ... moreREPUBLIC of CONGO. Materials: WOOD. Mounted on custom wooden base. Approximate Age: 50+ years. Dimensions: 12” x 2.25” x 2” Weight: 10 ounces. Overall Condition: Used. Very Good. Additional Information: This figure has some age as indicated by the rich patina and offering residue on the top of the head. The Luba-Hemba inhabit the eastern region of the D.R. Congo. This is most likely a Singitis ancestral figure. The cubist elements of this figure give it a striking appearance and attests to the originality and skill of the sculptor who created this magnificent figure. Shipping& Handling Detail: US BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties. Taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia The total Asmat population is estimated to be around 50,000 as of 1996. The Asmat are an ethnic group of New Guinea, residing in the Papua province of ... moreIndonesia. inspired by the asmat Papua New Guinea Art style.
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$47.00 Shipping Location: Burundi Songye origins are shared with the Luba through a common mythical Songye ancestor known as Kongolo, who can be traced through lineages to the 16th century. ... moreThe linguistic traditions of these neighboring peoples are intertwined as well.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Luba female knee statue Congo African Art Miniature. The Luba are one of the dominant cultures of the Congo, and. decline of Luba power began soon afterwards, ... moreand can be traced to Arab slave. a major section to the Luba, and a great source.
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$85.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Luba excel at the veneration of feminine beauty and motherhood, and much of their skillfully crafted artworks, like this exquisite headrest, reflect ... morethis ideal. At the height of their expansion their empire stretched east all the way to Lake Tanganyika.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Lega are not organized under one centralized authority. The leader of the lineage inherits his position along patrilineal lines. The main gods are ... moreKalaga, the promiser; Kenkunga, the reassembler and Ombe, the hidden.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Old and fine wood African Hemba mask. Carved in very hard and heavy wood, good volume) and with a very nice encrusted sacrificial patina. Mid 20th Century. ... moreI love the presence and the"evocation" of this piece. A wooden face mask with a pointed forehead. Eyebrows in relief, circular ears, open eyes, a chimpanzee-like nose, an arched narrow opening in place of mouth. These traits identify this mask t the Chimpanzee. And monkey masks like this are a common theme among the Hemba people who live west of Lake Tanganyika and east of the River Zaire. Their sculpture has often been mistakenly identified to the Luba who are their larger neighbors. This monkey faced mask is worn not on the face but at the waist at the belt line. It is known among the Hemba simply as(Mwisi Gwa So'o, ibombo ya soho" or"Soko Muntu" which means'monkey mask" The masks Ibombo ya soho represent the idea of death when they are danced at funerals. The exaggerated features of the Soho mask represents a creature of the bush that is half human and half monkey. It is a being that can be either dangerous or helpful. The personification of this being depicts the potential of nature and the need to control its excesses through the dancing of the men’s society Ibombo ya Soho masks. These masks are not very large and upon occasions are worn at dancer’s waists or kept in the house to protect the household from malevolent forces. The Hemba monkey mask reflects the ability of the African artist to characterize the idea of life and death in brooding sculptural form. As well as the dancer’s ability to impart the lessons of living within a rationally structured society. Height: 33 cm. 13 in. Stand not included Read Before Bidding I am not a shop dealer. Just a regular collector culling his collection. The items are listed as accurately as possible. But do not hesitate to contact me before bidding if you require any additional information and photos, as all sales are final: I cannot accept returns. Paypal payment is required wi
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Luba Seated bagger female Carving Wood. The Luba are one of the dominant cultures of the Congo, and. decline of Luba power began soon afterwards, and ... morecan be traced to Arab slave. a major section to the Luba, and a great source.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia The total Asmat population is estimated to be around 50,000 as of 1996. The Asmat are an ethnic group of New Guinea, residing in the Papua province of ... moreIndonesia. inspired by the Asmat Papua New Guinea Art style.
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$45.00 Shipping Location: Burundi They are debatable the most recognized and respected of all the art-producing cultures in central Africa. Most texts on African art will devote a major ... moresection to the Luba, and a great source. Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia Bali Aga, Toraja Sulawesi, Ngada Anadeo Flores, Sasak Lombok. Indonesians have one of the most well-known woodcarving traditions in the Pacific, and their ... moreart is sought by collectors worldwide.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Luba are one of the dominant cultures of the Congo, and. decline of Luba power began soon afterwards, and can be traced to Arab slave. a major section ... moreto the Luba, and a great source. Lubacask Congo African Art Miniature.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Luba are one of the dominant cultures of. The Luba empire, which at one. The decline of Luba power began soon afterwards, and can be traced to. of ... moreLuba laws and rituals, and alas, also possessed rifles and horses.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia Inspired by the asmat people, Papua New Guinea style. Bali Aga, Toraja Sulawesi, Ngada Anadeo Flores, Sasak Lombok. This is a modern take of traditional ... moreAsmat art made in Bali. Suitable for all sorts of festivals such as Mardi Gras, Burning man.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia A Fine Rare Antique Ritual Dance Mask from Dieng Plateau, Java Indonesia. Masks of this caliber are sought after by museums and collectors worldwide. ... moreThe colors may look slightly different from the one pictured due to the difference in monitors and computer screen settings.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia Bali Aga, Toraja Sulawesi, Ngada Anadeo Flores, Sasak Lombok. Thereafter, great care was needed to prevent the ear lobe from breaking.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia A Fine Rare Antique Ritual Dance Mask from Dieng Plateau, Java Indonesia. Masks of this caliber are sought after by museums and collectors worldwide. ... moreThe colors may look slightly different from the one pictured due to the difference in monitors and computer screen settings.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Decline of Luba power began soon afterwards, and can be traced to Arab slave. a major section to the Luba, and a great source. Country/Region of Manufacture: ... moreCongo. Democratic Republic of Congo. Culture: African.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia Inspired by the asmat Papua New Guinea Art style. Bali Aga, Toraja Sulawesi, Ngada Anadeo Flores, Sasak Lombok. This is a modern take of traditional Asmat ... moreart made in Bali. Suitable for all sorts of festivals such as Mardi Gras, Burning man.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia Bali Aga, Toraja Sulawesi, Ngada Anadeo Flores, Sasak Lombok. Thereafter, great care was needed to prevent the ear lobe from breaking.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Title, Hemba Ancestor Standing Male Memorial Figure DR Congo African Type of Object, Ancestor Standing Male Figure, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic ... moreof Congo, People, Hemba, Materials, Wood. Pigment. Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches H. x 7.5 inches W. Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, Shallow crack and scratches in place. Hole in base Additional Information: A classic Hemba ancestor figure is made from heavy and dense wood. The figure has traditional cross hairstyle. Beard going up to ears. The head and the torso are bigger than the legs. The standing male has his hands resting on the prominent belly. Hemba number around 80.000 and live on the right bank of the Lualaba River west of Lake Tanganyika. They have been heavily influenced by their neighbors to the south, the Luba. Elements from the Luba are still present in the socio-political organization of the Hemba. The Hemba are divided into large clans headed by a hereditary leader known as the"Fumu Mwalo, who administers justice and watches over the ancestor figures. It is only in the last quarter century that their art has been identified as distinct from that of the Luba. Thus, many masterpieces in museums and famous collections have had to be reclassified. The most common of the Hemba ancestor figures are called"singitis" These figures can be up to one meter high, usually male and in standing position with the hands along the navel, elaborate coiffure commonly cruciform, elongated or round face with serene expression. They were kept in special houses or in the house of the clan leader, Fumu Mwalo" Fumu Mwalo" would consult these ancestor figures, and also make offerings and sacrifices to them some important decision is to be made or every time the community needs ancestors help. The warm colored patination comes as a result of extended us through offerings and touching. Singiti figures serve as intercessors between the living and the dead and as effigies of ancestor to recognize lineage head
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia Inspired by the Asmat Papua New Guinea Art style. Bali Aga, Toraja Sulawesi, Ngada Anadeo Flores, Sasak Lombok. This is a modern take of traditional Asmat ... moreart made in Bali. Suitable for all sorts of festivals such as Mardi Gras, Burning man.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Title, Hemba Ancestor Standing Male Memorial Figure DR Congo African Type of Object, Ancestor Standing Male Figure, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic ... moreof Congo, People, Hemba, Materials, Wood. Pigment. Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 23 inches H. x 7.5 inches W. Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, Shallow crack and scratches in place. Hole in base Additional Information: A classic Hemba ancestor figure is made from heavy and dense wood. The figure has traditional cross hairstyle. Beard going up to ears. The head and the torso are bigger than the legs. The standing male has his hands resting on the prominent belly. Hemba number around 80.000 and live on the right bank of the Lualaba River west of Lake Tanganyika. They have been heavily influenced by their neighbors to the south, the Luba. Elements from the Luba are still present in the socio-political organization of the Hemba. The Hemba are divided into large clans headed by a hereditary leader known as the"Fumu Mwalo, who administers justice and watches over the ancestor figures. It is only in the last quarter century that their art has been identified as distinct from that of the Luba. Thus, many masterpieces in museums and famous collections have had to be reclassified. The most common of the Hemba ancestor figures are called"singitis" These figures can be up to one meter high, usually male and in standing position with the hands along the navel, elaborate coiffure commonly cruciform, elongated or round face with serene expression. They were kept in special houses or in the house of the clan leader, Fumu Mwalo" Fumu Mwalo" would consult these ancestor figures, and also make offerings and sacrifices to them some important decision is to be made or every time the community needs ancestors help. The warm colored patination comes as a result of extended us through offerings and touching. Singiti figures serve as intercessors between the living and the dead and as effigies of ancestor to recognize lineage head
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia Bali Aga, Toraja Sulawesi, Ngada Anadeo Flores, Sasak Lombok. For native and tribal cultures all over the world however, piercing of the septum denotes ... moremuch more than a proper fashion sense, and has been in practice for hundreds, or even thousands of years.
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia Hand made by Asmat t ribals normal imperfections. Bali Aga, Toraja Sulawesi, Ngada Anadeo Flores, Sasak Lombok. acquired from Papua New Guinea. Indonesians ... morehave one of the most well-known woodcarving traditions in the Pacific, and their art is sought by collectors worldwide.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom Title, Luba Zela Female Figure Miniature Kakudji DR Congo African, Type of Object, Carving. Statuette, miniature, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, ... moreLuba or Zela, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 11.5 inches H. x 3 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, large crack along one side of figure Shallow cracks in head and back. Chips in base, Additional Information: A female Figurine Miniature with hole in the head coming from the Zela. Neighbors of the Luba. Among the Luba and their neighbors miniatures such as this are known as kakudji and used as power figure for individual protection. The zela live in the Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and are neighbors of the Luba. Tabwa, Hemba, Holoholo, and other small groups closed to the Luba. Their art is very similar to that of these peoples. With them, the Zela share the same types of carvings and the same themes, uses, and functions of their sculpture. Masks are very rare among the Zela. Figures vary in size and form and are distinguished by their refinement. Hairstyle like o this figure is the most reproduced in their sculpture. The production of miniatures such as these is of great important. In this society, each individual is willing to protect himself against devils and negative forces. 77679* 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 wa
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Free Shipping Location: Indonesia The total Asmat population is estimated to be around 50,000 as of 1996. The Asmat are an ethnic group of New Guinea, residing in the Papua province of ... moreIndonesia. A rare mini proto Asmat Tribal Wooden Crocodile Sculpture from Papua New Guinea.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Luba excel at the veneration of feminine beauty and motherhood, and much of their skillfully crafted artworks, like this exquisite headrest, reflect ... morethis ideal. At the height of their expansion their empire stretched east all the way to Lake Tanganyika.
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$85.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom The Luba excel at the veneration of feminine beauty and motherhood, and much of their skillfully crafted artworks, like this exquisite headrest, reflect ... morethis ideal. At the height of their expansion their empire stretched east all the way to Lake Tanganyika.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: CHICHESTER, United Kingdom This was followed by north and southeast expansion until 1840 under Kumwimbe Ngombe and then to the northwest and northeast from 1840 to 1870 under Ilunga ... moreKabale. As such, the investiture of the king’s power was represented in a complex coronation ritual involving religious confirmation from a diviner.
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Location: San Diego, United States The Baule carving style is one of the most recognizable in all of African art. Samples from Bolo, Bian, Anyi Attye and so many more. The Baule are one ... moreof the Akan peoples. They moved west to the Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago and adopted sculptural and masking traditions from their neighbors, the Guro, Senufo and Yaure peoples.
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Location: Sherman Oaks, United States Incredible Chikunza Makishi mask. (Luvale Chokwe Tribe) that stands about 7 feet tall and 2 feet wide and Deep.
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