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$85.98 Shipping Location: Mockau, Germany Size: 76cm.
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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers ... moreOffering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Exquisite African DRC Songye Kifwebe Mask– Female Form Inches: Height: 12.5 Inches Centimeters: Height: 32 Centimeters Measurements Mask Only Material: Wood. Pigment Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Good Remarks: Highly stylized mask striated design polychrome finished aged surface true tribal usage Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $16.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece. CONDITION Wood deterioration. Worn areas, chips and scrapes, age cracks, overall condition good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND During the 16th century. The Songye migrated from the Shaba area, which is now the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their history is closely linked to the Luba's, to whom the Songye are related through common ancestors. Having waged war against one another for a long time, the Songye and Luba later formed an alliance to fight the Arabs. 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. The linguistic traditions of these neighboring peoples are intertwined as well. It is believed that the founders of the Songye emerged from the lake region in Shaba province to the south in the heart of the Luba homeland. Highly stylized masks called the Kifwebe are famous Songye tribal art. These masks have grooved pattern on the face and is a common characteristic. The white paint in the grooves symbolizes peace, light and the purity of the soul. Some mask adorned with brown, tan and blue symbolizes nature as positive force. The facial elements are associated with animals. Some mask appears to have the Black white stripes of a zebra. The nose in most ins
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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States During the 16th century, the Songye migrated from the Shaba area, which is now the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their history ... moreis closely linked to the Luba's, to whom the Songye are related through common ancestors.
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$49.99 Shipping Location: Portugal Origin: DR Congo, Africa. Condition is appropriate for age and use.
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$50.00 Shipping Location: Waterland-Oudeman, Belgium BELGIAN CONGO. in very good condition.
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$150.00 Shipping Location: Waterland-Oudeman, Belgium A small groupe of Binji that migrated more south and lived between the Songye. BELGIAN CONGO. in very good condition.
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$32.70 Shipping Location: Ballston Spa, United States TRADITIONAL PIECE-. WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR TRIBAL ART!
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$90.00 Shipping Location: Waterland-Oudeman, Belgium BELGIAN CONGO. old tribal repair on his right arm near the shoulder otherwise. in very good condition. for over 30 years in my collection.
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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States The Mask Kikashi Guro Offers A Fresh Perspective On African Mask With A Distinctive Design That Features Mask Compact Appearance Created By A Strong Vertical ... morePlane On The Cheeks. The Half-closed Eyelids Are Highlighted With Red Ochre.
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$15.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Philadelphia, United States African Antique mask In the Guro culture's cultural practice during the final centuries, the mythical African Antique mask woman, or idealized ancestor, ... moreGu African Antique mask, is portrayed as never leaving the sacred territory alone, instead, she is always accompanied by her husband/ father. Her molars have a zigzag pattern of filing, similar to the pattern of filing in the teeth of many Guro women prior to 1920. Gu is the spouse or daughter of Zamble African Antique mask. She is a beautiful woman: she sings praises of [her husband] Zamble, dances provocatively and places the stones in the fire of young brides, whom she protects from any ill will in the family into which they have married..
$39.10 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 15.5 ... moreinches H x 9 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. 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 repaired with glue. Wear, chips and scrapes in places, Songye Kifwebe Female Mask DR Congo African Mask Additional Information: A well carved mask; face with striations and white pigment. 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 accented in black and some red. The Kifwebe tradition which exists also among the Lu
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$30.30 Shipping Location: Hialeah, United States We use all new materials such as bubble wrap, peanuts, wrapping paper, foam sheets, corrugated paper, stretch wrap, labels and boxes.
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$44.90 Shipping Location: Pitman, United States Item : African mask with long face, rectangular mouth containing an "x", simplified nose with high bridge, Cubist eyes and many carved lines. My research ... moreindicates that it may be a Songye Kifwebe Congo mask used in the sexual reproduction ceremony.
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$16.40 Shipping Location: Philadelphia, United States SONGYE KIFWEBE: AFRICAN CEREMONIAL MALE MASK We are proud to offer for your kind consideration a superb wooden ceremonial mask from the Democratic Republic ... moreof the Congo. Featuring pigmented linear incisions and a protruding square mouth, topped with a prominent crest which identifies it as masculine. Narrow eyes slits and holes along the border to facilitate fitment are cleverly executed into the nineteen inch artifact. Remarkably well kept original condition. A modern hinged hanger has been discreetly fitted to enable wall display. We have other masks and African artifacts in separate auctions.The successful bidder may anticipate world class packaging and prompt dispatching via Priority Mail insured. Please check our feedback as sellers for assurance as to authenticity and customer satisfaction. Much enjoyment to the fortunate new owner.
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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers ... moreOffering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Exquisite African DRC Songye Kifwebe Mask– Female Form Inches: Height: 12.5 Inches Centimeters: Height: 32 Centimeters Measurements Mask Only Material: Wood. Pigment Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Good Remarks: Highly stylized mask striated design polychrome finished aged surface true tribal usage Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $16.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Documentation of Authenticity/ Any Available Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece. CONDITION Wood deterioration. Worn areas, chips and scrapes, age cracks, overall condition good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND During the 16th century. The Songye migrated from the Shaba area, which is now the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their history is closely linked to the Luba's, to whom the Songye are related through common ancestors. Having waged war against one another for a long time, the Songye and Luba later formed an alliance to fight the Arabs. 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. The linguistic traditions of these neighboring peoples are intertwined as well. It is believed that the founders of the Songye emerged from the lake region in Shaba province to the south in the heart of the Luba homeland. Highly stylized masks called the Kifwebe are famous Songye tribal art. These masks have grooved pattern on the face and is a common characteristic. The white paint in the grooves symbolizes peace, light and the purity of the soul. Some mask adorned with brown, tan and blue symbolizes nature as positive force. The facial elements are associated with animals. Some mask appears to have the Black white stripes of a zebra. The nose in most ins
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Free Shipping Location: Fayence, France EGYPT TERRACOTTA VASE. HAND PAINTED. VASE TERRE CUITE EGYPTE PEINT A LA MAIN.
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$47.35 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Material: Wood.
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$62.76 Shipping Location: HIGH WYCOMBE, United Kingdom This antique Songye Chief's Staff is a rare and unique piece that would be a fantastic addition to any collection. With its authentic and original design, ... morethis staff served as a status symbol for the chief or other important dignitaries.
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$148.91 Shipping Location: Wixom, United States On offer is a rare OLD Congolese figure; 6 inches w/ old museum and collection numbers. Hardwood with original pigments. Fetish hole in head; very hard ... moreto find this age and quality. Probably late 19th century! No restoration or alteration of any kind! Excellent condition. Posted with
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Bilzen, Belgium A genuine rattle from the Songye - Luba area.
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$18.75 Shipping Location: Boca Raton, United States Very old antique African Kifwebe Songye Luba Female Wooden Mask which is 9.5” tall, about 6” deep and about 6.5” wide. As our pictures show, this mask ... morehas had a lot of use and wear as a real mask. Beautiful old black paint on a portion of the mask.
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$25.45 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Kifwebe Mask, Based. Songye People. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA. Carved wood. 7.5" W x 9" D x 15" H.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium Large SONGYE Male Kifwebe Mask. The Songye have created these masks among the most impressive of the art of Black Africa. ETHNICAL GROUP: Songye - Basongye ... more(east). Bibliographie - Bibliography Songye.
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$28.05 Shipping Location: East Boston, United States LUBA / SONGYE CURRENCY TRADE AXE NZAPPA ZAP IRON AXE AFRICAN TRIBAL ARTIFACT ART.Item Type: Iron-headed AxeItem Description: A long-handled, thin-bladed ... moreiron axe. The handle is made of wood with a dark patina and has a few small incised decorations around the axe head. The blade is rusted and the handle looks worn. There are metal tacks used to further decorate the axe. It was attributed to the Luba/Songye by its former owner. Former owner was a restoration expert at major museum and later owned and antiques/antiquities gallery. Ships ASAP! Thanks Item Size: Blade is approx 10” inches in total lengthHandle is approx 20” inches longCountry or Region: DR CongoItem Age: first half 20th century likely
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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States During the 16th century, the Songye migrated from the Shaba area, which is now the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their history ... moreis closely linked to the Luba's, to whom the Songye are related through common ancestors.
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$75.00 Shipping Location: Waterland-Oudeman, Belgium Old huge blacksmith bellows I don't know which tribe. BELGIAN CONGO. in very good condition.
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$25.45 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Kifwebe Mask, Based. Songye / Luba People. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA. Carved wood.
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Free Shipping Location: Fayence, France AFRICAN MASK IN WOOD.MALI TRIBAL. MASQUE EN BOIS AFRIQUE.
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$79.00 Shipping Location: Canada For your consideration BELGIAN CONGO. Mask is in very good condition. 1900 - 1920's. 25 years in my personal collection. Weight : 1.640 grams.
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$56.08 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Material: Wood.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: La Louvière, Belgium CUTE LITTLE BALUBA KIFWEBE MASK. With their streaks that characterize them, the Kifwebe masks of the Luba and Songye have many similarities. Kifwebe Luba ... moremasks have a protective role against diseases, while those of Songye used to impress and police.
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Free Shipping Location: Irving, United States The kifwebe masks embodied supernatural forces. The kifwebe society used them to ward off disaster or any threat. It can be either masculine, if carved ... morewith a central crest, or feminine if displaying a plain coiffure.
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$177.95 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Superb African Zaire DRC Luba/ Songye Ceremonial Drum Measurement: Height: 13.5 Width: 14 Depth: 16 ... moreInches Measurement: Height: 34 Width: 35.5 Depth: 40.5 Centimeters Measurement Drum Only Material: Wood. Pigment, Hide, Metal Estimated Age: 19th Century Condition: Good Remarks: Stylized work decorated ceremonial drum aged surface Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $35.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME CONDITION Wood deterioration especially base. Damage to hide, minor repair, lost of pigment, age cracks chips, overall condition good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Luba empire was founded in 16th century in the Upemba depression by King Kongolo and rapidly expanded the kingdom to encompass all the territories on the upper left bank of the Lualaba River. DRC. Luba artists created numerous objects that related to the royal court activities. Prestige objects were usually decorated with female figures which are omnipresent in Luba art. As the Luba Empire extends over a vast territory, there are a large number of stylistic variations. Aside from masks and statues everyday objects were also produced. Some of the prestige objects are anthropomorphic caryatid stool, bow-stand, spear, staff, pipe, axe, neck-rest and terracotta. Painter Fred Uhlman words- Most of the artists I admired. Picasso, Modigliani, Deraini, to mention only a few, had collected African art and had been profoundly influenced by it. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. It is easy to see why I bought them and why from that moment I have never stopped collecting. The head of the bobbin or heddle- pulley which is after all only a functional object for the purpose of weaving seemed to me then and today as beautiful as a Greek goddess. The fetish moved me as deeply as the bobbin by its silent tragic dignity and its air of profound meditation. GUARANTEE AUT
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$99.00 Shipping Location: Miami, United States The kifwebe masks embodied supernatural forces. The kifwebe society used them to ward off disaster or any threat. It can be either masculine, if carved ... morewith a central crest, or feminine if displaying a plain coiffure.
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$60.00 Shipping Location: Waterland-Oudeman, Belgium BELGIAN CONGO.
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Free Shipping Location: Fayence, France AFRICA WOODEN MASK. MALI MASQUE EN BOIS AFRIQUE MALI.
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Free Shipping Location: Irving, United States The kifwebe masks embodied supernatural forces. The kifwebe society used them to ward off disaster or any threat. It can be either masculine, if carved ... morewith a central crest, or feminine if displaying a plain coiffure.
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Free Shipping Location: Japan African Tribal Mask Rare Antique Height 31cm Width 21cm Approx. 800g From Japan. Length 31cm. Width 21cm. Weight: approx.
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Free Shipping Location: Japan Length 33cm. Width 17cm.
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Free Shipping Location: Japan This is a wooden mask carved by the Dan tribe brought back from Ivory Coast, Africa 40 years ago. How about it for your interior or collection?. It is ... morean old item and handmade, so there may be scratches, stains, minor cracks, etc.
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Free Shipping Location: Fayence, France African Songye mask. masque Songye.
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Free Shipping Location: Japan Width 16cm.
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$5.22 Shipping Condition: Good Location: Los Angeles, United States Excellent condition with only minor wear to edges of dust jacket. SEE THE OTHER FINE TRIBAL ART BOOKS I HAVE LISTED.
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$13.83 Shipping Location: Aubenas, France Authentic Nkishi SONGYE fetish 60s Check the facial expression, it is turned on the left side: the artist is very talented GOOD CONDITION BEAUTIFUL PATINA ... moreHardwood, beads, horn, iron, fabric nails height: 34 cm width: 11cm Fast and careful shipping. Group your purchases to save on shipping costs.
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Free Shipping Location: Toulon-, France “Songye Throne of Congo” Superb Songye royal seat at caryatid Congo Wood with patina of use strong shine in places due to repeated handling female character ... morewith marked gender a hole in the center on the base and a consolidation clip, otherwise good condition wear and tear, obvious traces of age medium heavy wood This type of seat was reserved for the royal court height 44cm for a maximum diameter of 32cm.
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Congo: Little Tribal used African KIFWEBE figure from the Songye.
Expressive african male KIFWEBE mask from the Songye. Congo, with extremely abstract face. Little Tribal used Expressive african fetish figure from the Songye. Congo, with two faces. Such figures are used to activate good spirits to fight infertility. Illness and other calamities. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With color pigments. Size: 32 cm A SUMMARY OF OUR AFRICA-GALLERY SELLING POLICIES The stand is NOT included. Payment- PayPal preferred. For other payment methods please contact us before bidding. Shipping- We ship worldwide. We try and get shipments out as quickly as possible after payment. Usually shipping four times weekly. Combined shipping- For buyers of multiple items please email us when done shopping for your combined invoice with reduced shipping fees. For urgent deliveries we can arrange courier shipments via DHL(additional ... morecharges incurred to be covered by the buyer) Delivery– Delivery to most destinations is anywhere between 2 to 8 business days inside Europe and 16 to 21 business days to the rest of the world. After receiving our email confirmation that the item has been shipped. Parcels shipped from the Netherlands are sent using the TNT Post and the parcel status is traceable online. Refunds& Returns– We are aiming for your complete satisfaction. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase please return the item to us for a complete refund or exchange. No hassles. No questions asked. Refunds will be issued via PayPal or by Bank only. The shipping cost are not refund. Please Contact Us– For any questions. Concerns, or clarifications before bidding on or purchasing an item. We are usually able to respond within 24 hours. To avoid spam filters please establish initial contact through the eBay messaging system. Thank you. Gijs van Kuijk.
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Songye Kifwebe Mask High Crest DR Congo African SALE WAS $390
Title, Songye Kifwebe Mask with High Crest DR Congo African, Type of Object, Face Mask, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 25.5 inches H. x 10.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to Good, Damage/Repair, Cracks in face. A few cracks fairly repaired with indigenous glued material, chips and stains in places Songye Kifwebe Mask. Huge Male, DR Congo, African Mask Additional Information: The large crest denotes a male. The mouth is a huge tube with typical Songye shape! This is 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 ... moreand 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. Such masks are worn during initiation, circumcision, or funeral ceremonies. 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 accented in black and some red. The Kifwebe tradition which exists also among the Luba, seems to have originated south of the eastern chiefdom in an area of Luba/Songe admixture. The Songye confirm this provenance by the interpretation that the kifwebe striations relate(apart from the zebra) to a pugnacious species of striped bushbuck antelope which inhabited the area. Recommended Reading: Bacquart's TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA and Cornet's A SURVEY OF ZAIREAN ART-THE BRONSON COL
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Large Old Songye Kifwebe African Wood Mask Belgian Congo Carved
I acquired this great tribal mask at an estate sale. The man who it belonged to had many artifacts from extensive travel in Africa in the 1950's though the 1980's. This mask is large. Measuring 16" long and 12" wide. I have been told that it is a Kifwebe mask that came from the Belgian Congo. It is wooden, hand carved. It would display nicely. I am not an expert by any means on African art, so please ask questions prior to bidding. I will be happy to answer!
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Tribal Dance Shield, Songye Basongye Bayembe Kifwebe. DR Congo. Wood, 24"H
Appointed Songye men and women wear a mask. Or kifwebe(singular in the Songye language) To maintain social order and during secret rituals(initiations, circumcisions, funerals) Bifwebe(plural) are believed to embody supernatural forces and are characterized by grooves or striations. Color. Shape, size and design patterns determine whether the mask is worn by a male or female. A kifwebe is often carved into a shield as a single piece of wood, including the handle, and used not only as a defense weapon but in ritual dances. Dimensions(inches) 24h x 17w x 8d. Weight: 7lbs. This curved shield was carved and grooved with contrasting geometric patterns. Aside from minor surface wear it's in excellent condition. NOTE: Much of tribal art and artifacts has been exploited. Forged, faked, or otherwise misrepresented. No claims are made here regarding ... moreethnic authenticity, age, ritual use, originality, rarity, patina, or provenance. Serious collectors may opt for private purchases through reputable dealers and pay for such documentable reassurances. The pieces offered here are from my private collection over 40-plus years. I valued them based on workmanship/craftsmanship, cultural interest, emotional appeal, educational potential, and decorative appeal. SHIPMENT: $20. Via USPS Standard service. I ship to domestic locations only. No shipment to Alaska/Hawaii, US territories, APOs/FPOs, or PO boxes. Package size is approximate. Weight noted in the description does not include packaging materials. PAYMENT: PayPal. Confirmation due within 3 days of auction close. RETURNS: None. Please examine photos carefully and ask any questions before bidding. Let me know if you want a specific angle photographed. Let's ensure a pleasant transaction. Thanks! PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN. AS I HOPE TO POST MORE ITEMS SOON! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
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a rare figural forged iron african knife sapo or songye congo #3
A rare and hard to find figural forged iron old ceremonial axe or knife from the Sapo or Songye tribe Congo. There is a face on each side of the blade. The knife is in very good condition condition with a small strip of copper missing from the middle of the handle. The handle is covered in copper. The knife is heavy and weighs 2.8 lbs. It measures in length 16 inches. 41cm and in diameter including the blade, 10 inches, 25.5 cm. The blade measures at the widest point 10 inches, 25.5 cm. Please scroll down the page for multiple views. The knife is pictured from both sides. Packages shipped to China with a value of more than $100 must be shipped by priority mail with insurance. There has been a problem with lost packages. Please email me for the shipping cost. Purchases can be combined. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast ... moreand easy and manage your active items.
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Small Antique Songye Fetish. Powerful. Worn Smooth with Age
This is a lovely little Songye fetish figure. All the edges are rounded and smooth with age and it has a wonderful patina. The Songye used many different fetishes and amulets to ensure their success. Fertility, and wealth and to protect them against hostile forces. The hollow space in the fetish would be filled with magic ingredients crumbled and mixed into a paste. When a member of the tribe traveled, he had a new fetish made which he carried with him(hence the small size and the string around the figure's neck) The figure has an age-related crack(see last two pics) which is not very deep and does not detract at all from its appearance. Measurements: 4 inches high x 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches(10 cm x 6.5 cm x 6.5 cm)
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African Wood Carved Songye Kifwebe Mask Democratic Republic Congo ca. 20th c.
African Wood Carved Songye Kifwebe Mask Democratic Republic Congo ca. 20th century. Measures 23 X 10 X 9 inches with minor losses and wear. From an old NYC collection.
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Vintage, Rustic, Songye African Tribal Mask #6818
Vintage. Rustic, Songye African Tribal Mask#6818 Songye African Tribal Mask Feel free to contact me for more details and pictures! NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING/ PAYPAL ONLY Please make payment within 2 business days. Non-paying bidders will be promptly reported. We require that all payments be made through paypal. California Residents will be charged 9.00% Sales Tax on all orders. We only ship to United States. Sorry international bidders. No exceptions. We cannot ship to P.O. Boxes. Or APO addresses. Our office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. We will not ship or answer questions on those days. We do not accept in person pickups under any circumstances! Customer satisfaction is very important to us. If you feel that we have not earned 5 stars in every category. Please contact us before leaving feedback. We will gladly work out any problem.
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A SMALL SONGYE NKISI MAGICAL FIGURE BASKET R.D.CONGO
HARD WOOD BEADS IN RATTAN BASKET BEGIN 20 TH CENTURY 11 CM HIGH
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Late 19th Century Songye carved African Tribal Mask Relic
This auction is for a late 19th century Luba or cross to the Songye carved tribal mask relic as in the photos. This piece is old and could be useful to interior decorators or collectors alike. It measures 12 inches long x 8 1/4 inches wide x 4 1/2 inches deep. It is all in original condition and the rope knot hair braids are long since gone but these are easy to restore with very little effort. This piece is believed to have originated in the Congo region of western Africa.
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Old,African Tribal Art,SONGYE,Power Figure,Nkisi,Collectible,Antique,African Art
Superb Old African Tribal Art SONGYE Nkisi Power Figure Collectible Dimension: 25"H x 8W" x 9D" Materials Wood.Animal Skin,Horn,Beads, Metal, and more Overall Condition Good. Scrapes and cracks please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Early-Mid 20th Century We can provide more pictures. Just let us know. The Songye created a sculptural style of intense dynamism and vitality. The works of Songye craftsmen are often used within the secret societies during various ceremonies. They produced a large number of figures belonging to the fetishist. Who manipulates them during the rituals of the full moon. Songye fetish figures vary in size from 4” to 60” They are usually male and stand on a circular base. Strips of metal, nails or other paraphernalia are sometimes applied over the face, which ... morecounteract evil spirits and aggressors and channel lightings against them. The top of the head and the abdomen are usually hollowed to allow insertion of fetish material, called boanga. These figures adopt a hieratic posture, the hands placed on a pointed abdomen; on top of the head they have a horn or feathers reinforcing a disquieting appearance. The fetishist would make the boanga with magic ingredients, which he crumbled and mixed, thus obtaining a paste that was kept in an antelope horn hung from the roof of the house. The magic ingredients consist of a wide variety of animal, vegetal, mineral and human substances that activate and bring into play benevolent ancestral spirits. The face is often covered with nails, a reminder of smallpox. The style of Songye fetishes, carved from wood or horn and decorated with shells, is not as realistic as the classic Luba style, and their integration of non-naturalistic, more geometric forms is impressive. The figures are used to ensure their success, fertility, and wealth and to protect people against hostile forces as lightning, as well as against diseases such as smallpox, very common in that region. While smaller figures of this type
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Songye Ceremonial Staff With Male on Top African SALE WAS $179
Title, Songye Ceremonial Staff With Male Figure on Top African Type of Object, Artifact. Staff, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 50 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, General wear, Additional Information: An elaborate Songye sculpted staff of office embellished with a series of three Janiform Kifwebe ... moremasks. Diamond motifs and nails. Songye staffs like this were held by royals and titleholders. They served as insignia of titleholderâs rank and social status and also as a device to indicate the chief's lineage history. Genealogy, their ancestors and serves as a residence of the spirits. Motifs on such staffs can only be read or interpreted by the chief and the spiritual medium that blesses the staff and loads it with magical and ritual properties. The magical powers and prayers embedded into the staff can cure and protect those whom the chief administers. They can also punish those who desobey ancestors' rules. Such staffs accompany the owner at all public appearences and ceremonies. When not in use, these staffs were kept in secret location and closely guarded by the owner. The distinctive art forms of the Songye are universally admired. With major collections and museums having at least one example. The actual number of forms is somewhat limited, with masks and power figures dominating. There are smaller prestige carvings of great beauty, however. When one thinks of the Songye. An image of a"kifwebe" mask comes immediately to mind. These are among
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An Old Songye Gameboard ~
An Old Songye Gameboard ~ An old Songye gameboard from the DRC ~ formerly Zaire measuring 18 1/2" by 10 1/2" Take time to visit our Ebay Store! Excellent. Secure packaging and professional courtesy for all transactions. andale andalesell. Payment Options: PayPal Shipping Options: Domestic shipping: Fixed Shipping Charges. International shipping: Fixed Shipping Charges. Shipping Carrier Domestic International Shipping Locations Usps First-Class $28.00- Usps First-Class Intl- $55.00 Worldwide I will ship to: United States. Worldwide a pretty image. templates with Vendio Sales Manager. Vendio provides powerful selling automation for sellers of all sizes. di,RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bishhov%3C%3Edi-148337a5549-0x10f-
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Fine Songye Maternity Statue Dr Congo
Fine Songye Maternity Statue Dr Congo Material:Wood Weight:3.1kg Length:65cm We usually ship within 3 days of receiving cleared payment. Combined postage welcome Check my Ebay shop for items
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Exquisite African Art - Songye Kifwebe Tribal Mask
Exquisite African Art- Songye Kifwebe Tribal Mask Songye Kifwebe Tribal Mask Tribe: Songye Origin: Zaire. Congo Materials: Wood. Pigment Approx Age: Early- Mid 20C Dimensions cm: 39 Tall x 20 Wide x 25 Depth A very typical male Songye Kifwebe. A beautiful styled mask with red, white and black pigment animal hair protuding from its nostrils and the holes you see at the bottom of the mask would be filled with grasses and fibers to cover the the top half of the dancers body costume. In reality these are very powerful masks. The most powerful for this particular region and time. There are male– distinguished by the large crest at the top of the head, and there are female– distinguished by a smooth head. They are mostly reserved for the shaman or important elder of a tribe or village. When an individual dons the Kifwebe he does not embody the ... morespirit of animal or nature or spirit– he is, quite simply“Kifwebe” They are thought to ward off evil spirits and highly prized and often passed down for generations. If postage is less than stated we will refund the difference as we only charge for the cost of the actual shipping not for packaging. Stand not included but one can be made if requested. We will post worldwide. Please contact for a price. We like payment with PayPal within 3 working days. However if you are bidding on other items finishing after a purchased item please contact us to let us know. Thank you. We ship items worldwide and within 2 working days. If you could contact us on any item to be shipped outside the UK so we can give you an exact cost of shipping and to avoid any un-for-seen shipping cost shock! We at Exquisite African Art pride ourselves in providing the very best in African art. We are passionate and devoted to sourcing African art that has real beauty and style catering for the needs of real lovers of African art. If you are after a specific piece and we do not have one listed please check our website address. ExquisiteAfricanArt.com" if we do not have one here please don't hesitate to
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A small, simple but nice Songye shield with Kifwebe mask
38cm Dusty patina. But simple and nice shield. Good sound condition, just wear from age and use. Stored in attic. Now downsizing many pieces. Postage UK £7.70 Europe £10.30 Worldwide 12.90 336.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3E336-1483ef0af14-0x117-
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AUTHENTIC ANCIENT SONGYE STONE STATUETTE STATUE NKISI NKONDI KONGO LUBA KUBA
AUTHENTIC ANCIENT STONE STATUETTE FROM SONGYE TRIBE. D. R. OF CONGO. DIMENSIONS: WIDTH: 9.5 CM. HEIGHT: 19.5 CM. DEPTH: 10.5 CM. WEIGHT: 2.7 KILOS. THIS OBJECT HAS BEEN CHEMICALLY ANALYSED BY THE LABORATORY OF MUSEUM D’ARTE E SCIENZA IN MILAN(http:www.africanartauthenticity.com/index-ita1.htm#Determinazione_dellet%C3%A0_di_oggetti_darte_africana_in_legno) WITH THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES: TYPE OF STONE: GRANITE. AGE: SEVENTEENTH CENTURY. OVERALL CONDITION: THE STATUETTE SHOWS DEEP SIGNS OF EROSION DUE TO ITS AGE. THIS IS A TRUE UNIQUE MUSEUM PIECE. OF INESTIMABLE VALUE, NOT EASY TO SEE IN WESTERN MUSEUMS. AND NOT EASY TO FIND OF THIS BEAUTY AND AGE. 120 1280x1024 THE HOLE AT THE TOP TESTIFIES A USE SIMILAR TO MODERN 20TH CENTURY NKISI FIGURES. STONE STATUETTES AS THIS HAVE BEEN DESCRIBED BY LEO FROBENIUS IN HIS EARLY TRAVELS TO SONGYE KINGDOM. ... moreTHIS IS ONE OF THE MOST MAGNIFICENT AND RAREST PIECES WE HAD IN OUR COLLECTION. A TRUE. UNQUESTIONABLE MASTERPIECE. IF PURCHASED OUT OF EBAY. PRICE WILL BE CUT OF 15% PLEASE WRITE US AT grootveldprovadya gmail.com KARAMOJONG TRIBAL ART MUSEUM IS A MUSEUM LOCATED IN NORTHERN ITALY. THE MUSEUM HOLDS A LARGE COLLECTION OF KARAMOJONG AND GANDA TRIBAL OBJECTS. PLUS A SECTION DEDICATED TO FUNERARY POSTS FROM SOUTH SUDAN AND CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, AND A SECTION DEDICATED TO SONGYE KIFWEBE MASKS. WE'RE CURRENTLY SELLING A LITTLE PART OF OUR COLLECTION OF KARAMOJONG OBJECTS, MAINLY NAGULYA(WRIST KNIVES) IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE SECTION DEDICATED TO FUNERARY POSTS FROM BAHR EL GHAZAL AREA(SOUTH SUDAN) AND CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC. ALL THE ITEMS WE'RE SELLING ARE GUARANTEED AS AUTHENTIC, AND THEY'RE UNIQUE PIECES. HIGH QUALITY AT VERY LOW PRICES.
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POWERFUL SONGYE KIFWEBE CUBIST WOOD MASK FIBER CENTRAL AFRICA EAST DRCONGO ZAIRE
POWERFUL SONGYE KIFWEBE CUBIST MASK FIBER CENTRAL AFRICA EAST DR CONGO ZAIRE Type of Object: FACE MASK Ethnic Group: SONGYE. Country of Origin: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC of CONGO(ZAIRE) Materials: WOOD. PIGMENT, PLANT FIBER Approximate Age: 40+ years uncertain Dimensions: 16.5” x 9.0” x 10.0” 41 cm by 23 cm by 26 cm Weight: 2.9 lbs; 1326 grams; 46.75 oz Overall Condition: Used. Very Good Additional Information: It was used by the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe secret society for initiations. Circumcisions, weddings and funerals. In the Songye language kifwebe means mask. This mask attributed also to the Baluba tribe has impressive shapes. The nose forming part of a crest like hairdo, enlarged eyelids a protruding boxlike mouth and lineal often in white and red, on the entire surface. It embodied supernatural forces. The kifwebe society used it to ward off disaster ... moreor any treat. These type of masks are worn at ceremonies honoring a dead chief, or at the installation of a new chief, and at the welcoming of important visitors in the village. These masks had the capacity to heal by means of the supernatural force it was supposed to incorporate. The ritual of exorcism consisted of holding the sick man's mask while a magician acted as if he were casting it into the fire. Source Masks of Black Africa by Ladislas Segy. 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. dhep.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bishm%3Ed%7Fhep-148481b6ba7-0x115-
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MALE SONGYE KIFWEBE PASSPORT MASK - DRC
MALE SONGYE KIFWEBE PASSPORT MASK- DRC. Mid to earlier 20th Century. FROM A PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION. Miniature Passport or Shoulder Kifwebe Mask are rare. This is the male spirit form of the mask. As denoted by the centrally-located medial ridge. The male mask has a large crown, with striations, and multiple colors. The sharply-delineated colors have meaning, the red is representative of blood, courage, fortitude, as well as danger and evil. Small masks such as this are worn on the shoulder during ceremonial dances and also can serve the purpose of passport masks to guarantee safe passage through tribal lands. This diminutive mask measures only 9 1/2 inches in height by 4" Wood, Pigments, Pierced for attachments.MineKel100Onw. Buyer to pay S/H and Insurance. Paypal accepted on Domestic Transactions with Confirmed Paypal Address. ... morePaypal accepted on International transactions*only* after separate arrangements are made with seller. 9.00% Sales Tax for California residents. Postage amount and type of Service are listed to appease eBay. They are approximate and don't include insurance or handling. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED MY INVOICE. Thank You! Powered by
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Old African Carved Wood Songye Fetish Figure Congo Africa Carving 17+inch Shaman
What we have here is a nice Old Carved Wood Songye Fetish Figure from Congo. good size at 17 1/4 inches tall. Just look at the bold pose and the nice patina. Notice large blue glass bead with whitish spots embedded deep in the top of the fetish head. likely a place to rub wish or place feather etc. Chips dings scratches and cracks etc are common to traditional arts and add to the aged beauty and charm of a piece. see photos for over all condition. Acquired from the very large estate of a wealthy avid collector who lived in Africa and amassed thousands of African tribal item between 1950-1990. 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 beautiful piece don't let it get away. bid early and snipe high because someone else wants this! Check out my other ... moreauction 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 and SNIPE HIGH to make this yours! $20 shipping within Canada. $40 shipping to the USA, World wide shipping available. $85 SURFACE Mail(takes 30-90 days to get to you) or $150 Airmail to most European countries including England. France, Belgium and Germany. 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 combined shipping. All sales final. this is a real auction. No returns unless the item you receive is not the item in the photos. If you win this a
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Songye Kifwebe Mask DR Congo African SALE WAS $210
Title, Songye Kifwebe Mask DR Congo African, Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. PigmentÂ, vegetal fibers, Approximate Age, second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 10.5 inches x 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 and chips at edges and in the back, Additional Information: A well-carved Songye Kifwebe mask with the remain of its raffia costumed. Kifwebe ... moremask is 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. This mask does not have a protruding central crest,which means that the mask is feminine. The size of the crest determines the magical power of the mask. During initiation, circumcision, or funeral ceremonies. 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 accented in black and some red. The Kifwebe tradition which exists also among the Luba, seems to have originated south of the eastern chiefdom in an area of Luba/Songe admixture. The Songyee confirm this pr
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Songye Kifwebe with Raffia Beard DR Congo African SALE WAS$490
Title, Songye Kifwebe with Mask Raffia Beard DR Congo African Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, raffia fibers, Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 18 inches H 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, hole in face. Crack in top, scratches, stains from water in the back. scrapes, Additional Information: A well carved and used ... moremask; face with striations and white pigment. 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 accented in black and some red.
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Vintage African mask Songye People Congo hand carved wood owl 10x16.5in #9444
Vintage African owl mask. Hand carved wood and pigment, Songye People, Congo, chips, scuffs, paint loss, especially to raised areas, cracked but stable, the approximate size is 10 in x 16.5 in, 9444 The shipping quote is for the continental US. Tracking and Insurance is included. Georgia residents pay 8% sales tax. I do reduced shipping for multiple items. Contact me with any questions 1-800-686-7030 Allan Arthur Oriental Rugs and Tribal Arts Atlanta’s largest collection of African Folk Art
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SONGYE Nkisi fétiche fetish CONGO (RDC-DRC) Galerie "ARTSPREMIERS.BE"Gallery
Songye Congo(RDC/DRC) Buste Songye- Songye bust Hauteur: 37 cm(48cm corne comprise) Height: 14.17 inch(18.9 horne included) Poids: 1920 gr- Weight: 67.73 oz Bois en partie érodé avec p a tine brune, Perles. Cauris, peau de serpent. Charges magiques, Corne enfoncée dans la fontanelle Corne enfoncée dans l'ombilic Bon état général Première moitié XXe siècle SANS SOCLE Wood partially eroded with brown patina, Beads, cowries, snakeskin. Magic charges Horn pressed in the fontanelle Horn pressed in the umbilicus First part twentieth century WITHOUT STAND Europe Frais d'envoi- Verzendkosten- Shipping EXPEDITION DANS UN DELAI DE MAXIMUM 2 JOURS APRES RECEPTION DU PAIEMENT SHIPPING WITHIN A TIME LIMIT OF MAXIMUM 2 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYMENT Belgique/België: au choix: 10€(bpack secur) ... moreou 8.60€(envoi standard zending) USA: 43$(Registered Parcel with Tracking) France: 16.40 €(22$) envoi avec suivi) Deutschland: 16.40 €(22$) Sendung mit tracking) United Kingdom: 16.40 €(22$) Registered parcel with tracking) Luxembourg: 16.40 €(22$) envoi avec suivi) Nederland: € 16.40 €(22$) Zending met tracking) Österreich:32.80 €(43$) Sendung mit tracking) Italia: 32.80 €(43$) spedizione con inseguimento) España: 32.80 €(43$) el envío con el seguimiento) Portugal: 32.80 €(43$) envio com rastreamento) Rest of Europe 32.80 €(44$) with tracking) Taïwan-Canada-Australia: fees on request. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or more pictures N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour toutes questions ou photos supplémentaires Renseignements sur le vendeur professionnel/ Business seller information: Richard A.G. D ams Galerie" arts p remiers.be" Gallery Point du Jour 9 7090 Braine-le-Comte Belgique/Belgium TVA/VTA: BE820076404 Tél/Phone: +32475654079
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Songye Power Figure Nkishi DR Congo African 31 Inch
Title, Songye Power Figure Nkishi African, Type of Object, Carving. Statue, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, second half of the Twentieth Century, Dimensions, Height is 31 inches, Overall Condition, Poor, Damage/Repair, large cracks in head. Body, and base, worn patina, pinholes from old insect damage arrested, Additional Information: A Songye figure carved in an unusual Songye style. The lines of the body do not show the classic cubist proportions and the head and belly don't have holes filled with magical substances. But the Songye style can be seen on the facial details such as the jutting chin and geometric nose. And the square mouth. Many groups in the greater Congo area. And elsewhere, use art to meet the contingencies of everyday life through the activities ... moreof the local priest or diviner known as the Nganga. These individuals of great spiritual strength and inductive abilities use the rituals, secret formulae and sculptures to heal and prevent the activities of malevolent forces. Sculpture like this are known as Nkishi and often serve 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 and other Bantu language speakers, sculpture such as this Nkishi serves as the contact point between the spirits and the Nganga, it is where the ritual activity of the diviner meets spiritual presence. This figure has a prominent belly instead of an opening in the stomach which would often have magical material known as bishimba placed in it to give the figure its powers. This figure were used for a community or compound shrine. Recommended Reading: Dunja Hersak. 1985, SONGYE MASKS AND SCULPTURE FIGURES. 69648* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned
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VINTAGE SONGYE KIFWEBE MASK FROM THE BELGIAN CONGO
THIS ITEM IS A VINTAGE SONGYE KIFWEBE MASK FROM THE BELGIAN CONGO. IT IS A LITTLE OVER 15 INCHES TALL. THIS PIECE. AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF OTHERS, WERE SOLD INDIVIDUALLY AT AN AUCTION IN HOUSTON IN THE MID 80'S AS THE ESTATE/COLLECTION OF CARL C. PROVOST. MR. PROVOST COLLECTED THEM IN THE EARLY 1950'S-HE WAS IN THE CONSULAR SERVICE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT, AND WAS STATIONED IN WEST AFRICA AT THIS TIME-HE TRAVELED EXTENSIVELY FROM THE THEN BELGIAN CONGO TO THE SAHEL, AND WEST TO LIBERIA, BUYING OLD MASKS AND OTHER ITEMS. MY GUESS IS THIS PIECE IS AT LEAST CIRCA WWI. I BOUGHT THE ITEMS IN 1988 THROUGH 1989 FROM THE ANTIQUES DEALER WHO WON THEM AT THE AUCTION. I AM NOW PUTTING THEM ON EBAY WITH NEW ONES ADDED EVERY FEW DAYS. PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES AND EXPAND THEM AS THEY ARE A MAJOR PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. Please read the description. ... moreLook at the picture(s) and read the shipping, payment, and return policies. I request payment within three days of auction end. As a seller, I provide feedback after the buyer leaves feedback so that I know everything is complete. If there is an issue with your item, please contact me as soon as possible so that we can address it. International bidders are responsible for all customs fees, and American law requires that I declare the correct value on the customs forms. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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VINTAGE WOOD CARVING AFRICAN SONGYE KIFWEBE TRIBAL MASK CONGO WALL SCULPTURE
Samuel Collection No Reserve Fine Art Auctions Overview: Original vintage African Songye wood carved mask sculpture. Unsigned. Needs wire to hang. Bids start at 12 dollars. Condition: Mask has wear. Cracks/splits, scratches, scuffs, and mild chips. Measurements: 10 x 8 x 3.5 inches. Thank you for visiting! Payment: Payment is DUE within 48 HOURS of the auction's closing. BUY IT NOW payment is DUE IMMEDIATELY California residents add 8.75% state sales tax 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 costs are unavoidably higher to your areas. Our ... moreprimary 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 feedback on this topic is not deserved and hurts the busines
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Fantastic Ancient Songye Torso Figure, Kifwebe 'Mask'
Although the legs have eroded away. This torso with its Kifwebe masked face is a fine and powerful sculpture. It shows its age in the patina. The'magic' medicine(bilongo) receptacle in the stomach is now largely empty, indicating it has done its job and was'decommisioned' afterwards. 26cm Apart from the leg erosion. The condition is good with normal age and use related wear. The custom stand is not the best quality and I would have replaced it if space at home(and my wife! didn't dictate I sell. The figure itself is great. There are remnants of ceremonial decoration and libations especially in the Kifwebe grooves. It was an early piece in my own collection and I will be sad to see it go. But it needs a good collection home now. Postage UK £6 Europe £8.70 Worldwide 11.90
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Songye Kifwebe Male African Beaded Wood Mask Congo Zaire Africa Tribal Art 12"
Songye Kifwebe Male African Beaded Wood Mask Congo Zaire Africa Tribal Art Roughly 12" diameter 3 1/4" projection Hand carved wood face with embedded triangles of brass and brass leaf nose Glass bead eye accents Strong character carving marks on reverse Ready to hang Hand made variations and flaws in carving and wood are a natural part of this artwork The Kifwebe Mask originates with the Songye tribe of Zaire. ✿ I also buy on eBay and I understand how it is to purchase a product without seeing it in person. If there are any problems. Please contact me. I give refunds and love to have happy customers. ✿ Please examine photos carefully. As they are the best description. ✿ Utilize the super size and zoom features for a close up look. ✿ Color appearance varies by monitor. If you have any color questions. Please contact me before purchase. ... more✿ Feel free to email me with any questions that you may have. ✿ All of my shipping material is recycled from local businesses. ✿ Please contact me before opening a case. I have top ratings and my goal is for all of my eBay Buyers to be happy. Even if you simply change your mind. Most of my items are returnable. recycled from local businesses.
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Rare Authentic Songye "Passport" Tribal Mask
A RARE. AUTHENTIC TRIBAL PASSPORT MASK 7"HIGH. THE MINIATURE MASKS OFTEN CALLED"PASSPORT" MASKS ARE FOUND AMONG VARIOUS PEOPLES OF LIBERIA AND IVORY COAST. THEY ARE THE PERSONAL MASKS OF INITIATED ADULT MEN AND CAN BE CARRIED ON THEIR PERSON WHEN THEY TRAVEL. ALSO SERVE TO MARK PASSAGE OF AN INITIATE INTO THE MEN SECRET SOCIETY. NICE OLD PIECE.NOT A TOURIST ITEM. IT IS FROM AN AFRICAN COLLECTION THAT I AM SELLING. SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS. ANY QUESTIONS. LET ME KNOW AND I WILL BE GLAD TO ANSWER. I ALWAYS SHIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, USUALLY WITHIN A DAY OF RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. T HANKS FOR LOOKING. a;06d2.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28%3Ea%3B06d2-148d08a8899-0x10c-
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Large Songye Authentic Tribal Mask DR Congo
A RARE AND AUTHENTIC TRIBAL USED MASK WITH RED AND BLUE COLOR. 15"HIGH. 10"WIDE, 9"DEEP. NICE OLD PIECE.NOT A TOURIST ITEM. IT IS FROM AN AFRICAN COLLECTION THAT I AM SELLING. SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS. ANY QUESTIONS. LET ME KNOW AND I WILL BE GLAD TO ANSWER. I ALWAYS SHIP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, USUALLY WITHIN A DAY OF RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. T HANKS FOR LOOKING. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-148d08a8c35-0x109-
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Congo: Large Tribal used African puppet from the Songye.
Tribal used Expressive african male puppet from the Songye. Congo, with extremely abstract face. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With cut in ornaments and color pigments. Size: 60 cm x 30 cm Among the Songye the kifwebe society functions as the organ of control in the service of the ruling elite. It helps the authorities maintain their economic and political power. The kifwebe masks count as some of this society’s most powerful collaborators. It is said of these masks that their place is beyond the normal order of the universe. The kifwebe masks embodied supernatural forces and formerly functioned as agents of the ruling elite. The distinctive head in the center of this magnificent shield is modeled after the kifwebe mask form of the eastern Songye. Such shields were hung on the walls of the huts where the kifwebe masks were stored. ... moreThe shields served a symbolic purpose. A SUMMARY OF OUR AFRICA-GALLERY SELLING POLICIES The stand is NOT included. Payment- PayPal preferred. For other payment methods please contact us before bidding. Shipping- We ship worldwide. We try and get shipments out as quickly as possible after payment. Usually shipping four times weekly. Combined shipping- For buyers of multiple items please email us when done shopping for your combined invoice with reduced shipping fees. For urgent deliveries we can arrange courier shipments via DHL(additional charges incurred to be covered by the buyer) Delivery– Delivery to most destinations is anywhere between 2 to 8 business days inside Europe and 16 to 21 business days to the rest of the world. After receiving our email confirmation that the item has been shipped. Parcels shipped from the Netherlands are sent using the TNT Post and the parcel status is traceable online. Refunds& Returns– We are aiming for your complete satisfaction. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase please return the item to us for a complete refund or exchange. No hassles. No questions asked. Refunds will be issued via PayPal or by Bank
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Africa Songye Warrior Axe 19th Century
Description Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge Click to Enlarge This is an excellent example of the African Warrior Songye Axe. The Axe is in very nice condition with no visible flaws. It is as I acquired it about 40 years ago from a collector of Africa artifacts. I don't know the correct terminology for this axe as I have very little knowledge in African items. I bought it because I liked it. It has been displayed in my home since I purchased it. I am downsizing and along with many other items must go. I have had its authenticity verified and guarantee it. The axe overall is 14 1/4 inches. The exposed blade is about 4 1/4 inches long. The actual hand forged blade is about 3 1/4 inches wide, the blade has what I would describe as beveled edges, which I believe is for rigidity and strength. It is dark and ... morerough which I believe is from the original forging. The blades edge is clean and quite sharp, although I have never sharpened it. The wood is very good(no cracks) and somewhat polished from carrying with a crescent moon symbol on each side. The statements I make herein are to the best of my knowledge, if a viewer can add to this information please do not hesitate to email me. Please ask any question you might have prior to bidding. Payment: We accept PayPal and Major Credit Cards through PayPal. You can pay using your credit card without creating a PayPal account. Just enter via the eBay'Pay Now' button and you'll be directed to a page where you can enter your credit card information. 3743 Just one of inkFrog's Creations inkfrog terapeak. I000000.
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Songye Power Half Figure JANUS DR Congo African Miniature
Title, Songye Power Half Figure JANUS DR Congo African Miniature, Type of Object, carving. Figure, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Songye, 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 ... morearms 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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AFRICAN ARTS Nov 1981 Tishman Coll. Songye Kongo Sculpture Igbo Doors Mud Homes
Description: Title: African Arts Magazine- November 1981- Volume XV Number 1 Author: Edited by John F. Povey. Amy Futa, Herbert Cole, Daniel Crowley, George Ellis, Arnold Rubin, Claire Polakoff, Renee Poussaint, David Broshenka Publisher: African Studies Center. University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Copyright Date and Edition: November 1981. First/ only printing Pages: 88 pages Format. Size: Softcover. 8 1/2" by 11" Language: English Text: African Art from the Paul and Ruth Tishman Collection(Perkins Foss) A Woodcarving from Abeokuta(T. J. H. Chappel) West African Mud Architecture: Research of the Frobenius-Institut(Eike Haberland) Three Songye and Kongo Figures(Betty Gubert) An Interpretation of Igbo Carved Doors(Nancy C. Neaher) The Bahian Market in African-Influenced Art(Daniel J. Crowley and Doran H. Ross) New ... moreBasketry in Kenya(Dora Lambrecht) Other Articles: First Word; A Propos; Books; New Acquisitions; Current Events; Recent Exhibitions; New Publications; Contributors. Illustrations: full-color and black-and-white plates"The African Arts publication presents original research and critical discourse on traditional. Contemporary, and popular African arts and expressive cultures. Since 1967, the journal has reflected the dynamism and diversity of several fields of humanistic study, publishing richly illustrated articles in full color, incorporating the most current theory, practice, and intercultural dialogue. The journal offers readers peer-reviewed scholarly articles concerning a striking range of art forms and visual cultures of the world’s second largest continent and its diasporas. As well as special thematic issues, book and exhibition reviews, features on museum collections, exhibition previews, artist portfolios, photo essays, edgy dialogues, and editorials. African Arts promotes investigation of the interdisciplinary connections among the arts, anthropology, history, language, politics, religion, performance, and cultural and global studies. REFERENCES TO CONDITION AND/
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AFRICAN ART COLLECT Toledo Museum SCULPTURE MASKS Yoruba Kuba Bangwa Songye Fang
Description: Title: Facing Africa: The African Art Collection of The Toledo Museum of Art Author: Mary Nooter Roberts Publisher: The Toledo Museum of Art. Toledo, Ohio Copyright Date and Edition: 1998. Stated first edition ISBN: 0935172076. 9780935172072 Pages: 68 pages Format. Size: Softcover. 8 1/2" by 8 1/2" Language: English Text: Preface Facing Africa The Mother of All Faces of Birth and Generation Faces of Community and Cosmos Faces of Honor and Prestige Faces of Spirit and Soul Africa is Calling Notes Index. Illustrations: 47 full-color and 9 black-and-white illustrations; one color map The Toledo Museum of Art has a small but choice collection of the art of sub-Saharan Africa. Collecting began in 1958 with the acquisition of a Benin Queen Mother head and a Fang Ngontang mask that once belonged to artist Maurice Vlaminck. ... moreThis book combines up-to-date scholarship with the presentation of 24 African sculptures and masks. Plus field photographs and selections from African literature. Highlights include: Yoruba Epa helmet mask Akan female figure Yoruba Gelede Society helmet mask Owo Shrine figure Temne Initiation mask Bamana hunter's shirt Baule pendant Kuba palm wine cup Dan hornbill mask Senufo headdress Kota reliquary figure Mangbetu slit drum REFERENCES TO CONDITION AND/OR ITEM DESCRIPTION INFORMATION PROVIDED BY EBAY IN THEIR ITEM SPECIFICS MAY HAVE DISCREPANCIES. ACTUAL CONDITION AND PUBLISHING DETAILS ARE GIVEN WITHIN MY LISTING. Condition: The condition definition listed in the"Item Specifics" box above is generated by Ebay. The following is my specific condition description. Excellent minus condition. Coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages mostly clean(small stamp on colophon page, page edges have very minor age toning) covers have general light wear only. Shipping: Domestic winner pays 14 ounces Media Mail or Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope shipping- both which include DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. International winner pays First Class or Priority Inte
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SONGYE/LUBA CARYATID STOOL
SONGYE/LUBA CARYATID STOOL- DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO Female caryatid figure. Wood with open-work carving. Approximately 15" tall x 9" across the top at its widest point. Reconstructed left breast. Some cracking but still solid. Beautiful honey-brown patina. Mid to Earlier 20th Century. FROM A PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTION. MineKal50OnfLR. Buyer to pay S/H and Insurance. Paypal accepted on Domestic Transactions with Confirmed Paypal Address. Paypal accepted on International transactions*only* after separate arrangements are made with seller. 9.00% Sales Tax for California residents. Â* Postage amount and type of Service are listed to appease eBay. They are approximate and don't include insurance or handling. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MONEY UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED MY INVOICE. Thank You! Powered by
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Africa_Congo: Songye stool #5 tribal african art
Africa_Congo: Songye stool#5 tribal african art Tribal art carved wood stool from the Songye tribesmen living in southeastern DR Congo. The Songye created impressive sculptures and masks used within their secret societies.They are characterized by powerful features. With the figures covered in paraphernalia. Regional variations can be observed owing to the large area occupied by the Songye tribe. The most known masks crated by the Songye are the Kifwebe masks, with the face covered by linear incisions, a square protruding mouth and a linear nose.The Songye fetish figures are usually male with an elongated torso framed by set-apart arms and their hands rest on their abdomen. Material: Wood and pigments. The measurement is: 18" 46 cm) High. It shows wear and tear. This item is located in Burundi and it will be shipped to you directly from ... morethere via registered mail. We travel often to Great African lakes countries and we choose personally all the pieces offered in our auctions. Thanks for looking. No Reserve! WE OFFER FREE SHIPPING TO WORLDWIDE! This offer is valable for parcels sent by registered airmail only. Please allow approx. 25 to 35 days time for delivery. I guarantee everything I sell to be as described. If it is not. I will refund 100% the money paid. You can contact us at this phone number: 00257 22257979 On Dec-01-11 at 18:22:15 PST. Seller added the following information:
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GothamGallery Fine African Art - Songye Fetish Nkisi
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ New Auction Listings Will Be Listed Under New ebay ID: ggoaa.art Please Visit New ebay Store: ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Please Click ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ GGoAA- Fine African Art ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Over 10 Years Online Serving Thousands of Satisfied Customers Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Very Fine African Zaire Songye Magical Fetish Nkisi Measurement: Height: 31 Width: 7 Depth: 8 Inches Measurement: Height: 79 Width: 18 Depth: 20.5 Centimeters Measurement Fetish Only Material: Wood. Animal Horn, Fur, Seed Pods, Bell, Vegetal Materials Estimated Age: 19th- 20th Century Condition: Very Good Remarks: Highly stylized magical fetish dark patina Shipping: US ... moreEast Coast- Estimated $65.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME CONDITION Major deterioration to base and other areas. Lost of fur, chips and age cracks, overall condition good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND During the 16th century. The Songye migrated from the Shaba area, which is now the southern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their history is closely linked to the Luba's, to whom the Songye are related through common ancestors. Having waged war against one another for a long time, the Songye and Luba later formed an alliance to fight the Arabs. 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. The linguistic traditions of these neighboring peoples are intertwined as well. It is believed that the founders of the Songye emerged from the lake region in Shaba province to the south in the heart of the Luba homeland. Highly stylized masks called the Kifwebe are famous Songye tribal art. These masks have grooved pattern on the face and is a common characteristic. The white paint in the grooves symbolizes peac
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Primitive African Carved Wooden Statue - Songye
Up for auction is a great Primitive African Carved Wooden Statue- Songye. As shown. We will be listing a lot of these this week. 11" High
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An Old Seated Songye Figure ~ Rare
An Old Seated Songye Figure ~ Rare A very old seated Songye figure from the DRC ~ formerly Zaire. This rare figure is quite heavy and measures 25" in height. Take time to visit our Ebay Store! Excellent. Secure packaging and professional courtesy for all transactions. andale andalesell. Payment Options: PayPal Shipping Options: Domestic shipping: Fixed Shipping Charges. International shipping: Fixed Shipping Charges. Shipping Carrier Domestic International Shipping Locations Usps First-Class $65.00- Usps First-Class Intl- $95.00 Worldwide I will ship to: United States. Worldwide a pretty image. templates with Vendio Sales Manager. Vendio provides powerful selling automation for sellers of all sizes. g6.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2B%3Eg6%3E-14927619bcb-0x10f-
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Fine Songye Shrine Fetish, DRC. Great patina.
Songye fetish figures are usually male and stand on a circular base. Strips of metal. Nails or other paraphernalia are sometimes applied over the face, which counteract evil spirits and aggressors and channel lightings against them. The top of the head and the abdomen are usually hollowed to allow insertion of fetish material, called boanga. These figures adopt a hieratic posture. The hands placed on a pointed abdomen; on top of the head is a horn or feathers reinforcing a disquieting appearance. These horns are filled with magic ingredients consisting of a wide variety of animal, vegetable, mineral and human substances that activate and bring into play benevolent ancestral spirits. The face is often covered with nails or metal circular chips, a reminder of smallpox. The figures are used to ensure their success, fertility, wealth and protection ... moreagainst hostile forces as well as diseases. While smaller figures of this type were kept and consulted by individuals, larger ones were responsible for ensuring the welfare of an entire community. This piece was obtained in 2013. Outstanding patina. Materials: wood. Fiber Measurements: 10 1/2" X 3" INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING PRICES HAVE INCREASED BY THE POST OFFICE. IF ACTUAL SHIPPING PRICE IS UNDER WHAT THE BUYER PAID I WILL REIMBURSE THE BUYER THE DIFFERENCE. IF OVER I WILL TAKE THE LOSS. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: THE FINAL SALES PRICE WILL BE THE PRICE STATED ON THE US CUSTOMS INVOICE. PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO LOWER THE VALUE, AGAINST POLICY RULES.
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K3 African Tribal Collection - SONGYE KIFWEBE MASK, DRC CONGO
Description WE COLLECTED THIS PIECE FROM A VERY REMOTE VILLAGE OURSELVES IN 2009. Other pictures of pieces shown in this listing were found by us. And are shown for interest purposes only. The item for sale is K3 only. To see more pictures from the villages we visit in the Congo and the aid we help provide. Please google fine tribal gallery WELCOME TO THE'AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION' Excellent quality Tribal Art at sensible prices OLD SONGYE POWER FETISH Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) Item Number: K3 Country of origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo Ethnic group: Songye Approximate age: Mid 20th Century Tribally used: Yes Materials: Wood. Kaoilin paint pigment Measurements(inches) Height 26 Width 11 D 4 Measurements(cm) Height 65 Width 27 D 9 Condition: Fair. Minor chips and wear(see pics) This is a very powerful and striking mask ... moretypical of the Songye. It was collected by us from a village along the Congo river in the North of DRC. We are close to Chief there and an Nganga or spiritual Chief who attested to the Power and age. We have also had this indepentally tested by a renowned Gallery. CUSTOMERS FROM THE USA AND EUROPE ARE WELCOME AND WE REGULARLY SHIP ITEMS TO CUSTOMERS WORLDWIDE FROM THE UK PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MOST OF OUR PIECES HAVE BEEN TRIBALLY USED AND MAY SHOW AGE CRACKS AND OTHER MINOR IMPERFECTIONS. ALSO. SOME ITEMS MAY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED IN THE PAST AND WE ENDEAVOUR TO POINT OUT ANY KNOWN REPAIRS OR DAMAGE IN OUR LISTINGS TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE OUR PIECES ARE AUTHENTIC AND ARE AS DESCRIBED. ANY AVAILABLE DOCUMENTATION AND/OR PROVENANCE WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THE PIECE In the Songye language. A mask is a kifwebe: this term has been given to masks representing spirits and characterized by striations. Depending on the region. It may be dark with white strips, or the reverse. The kifwebe masks embodied supernatural forces. The kifwebe society used them to ward off disaster or any threat. The masks. Supplemented by a woven costume and a long beard of raffia bast, dance at various cerem
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Exquisite African Art - Songye "Kifwebe" Mask Congo
Exquisite African Art- Songye"Kifwebe" Mask Congo Songye"Kifwebe" Male Mask Tribe: Songye Origin: Congo Materials: Wood. Hair tuffs& pigment Dimensions cm: 50 Tall x 22.5 Wide Approx Age: Mid 20th Century This is a really nice large Kifwebe. It has had a tribal repair to the one eye at some point in its life but adds character. We have no reserve on this item. The Songye Bwadi Ba Kifwebe society enjoys extreme respect among its people. This society includes individuals with supernatural power(basha masende) who are believed to be able to manipulate spirits by means of magical techniques. The Kifwebe masqueraders wear the mask with a woven costume and a long raffia beard. The masks with a central crest are male and the size of the mask determines the magical power of the mask. Danced at initiation. Circumcision and ... morefuneral ceremonies, the male mask is accompanied by a female mask that has no crest. The male masquerader dances in an aggressive, uncontrolled manner to promote social conformity, whereas the‘female’ masquerader would dance in a gentler and controlled motion thought to be associated with reproduction ceremonies. These masks are also seen carved into the center of shields. If postage is less than stated we will refund the difference as we only charge for the cost of the actual shipping not for packaging. We will post worldwide. Please contact for a price. We like payment with PayPal within 3 working days. However if you are bidding on other items finishing after a purchased item please contact us to let us know. Thank you. We ship items worldwide and within 2 working days. If you could contact us on any item to be shipped outside the UK so we can give you an exact cost of shipping and to avoid any un-for-seen shipping cost shock! We at Exquisite African Art pride ourselves in providing the very best in African art. We are passionate and devoted to sourcing African art that has real beauty and style catering for the needs of real lovers of African art. If you are after a specific
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Africa Congo Songye Carved Wood Shoulder Mask w/ Textile remnants ca. 20th c.
Africa Congo Songye Carved Wood Shoulder Mask w/ Textile remnants ca. 20th century. Measures 25 inches high with losses and other age wear as seen i the images. From an old NY collection.
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Rarity finest old big old Songye Kifwebe Mask Zaire
Rarity finest old big old Songye Kifwebe Mask Zaire hige 30 inch/ Höhe 75 cm best used Patina Shipping worldwide 48. Usd
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AUTHENTIC ANTIC MASQUE SONGYE KIFWEBE AFRICAN TRIBAL MASK SCULPTURE FEMALE CONGO
D E S C R I P T I O N: This kifewebe or mask from the Songye tribe of Democratic Republic of Congo have been cut from single piece of wood. The mask shows marks of superior craftsmanship. Small splits. Scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. Songye masks are believed to be embodiments of spirits and their magic measured by the size of the crest on the mask. They are worn by men during tribal ceremonies on the behest of the chief to maintain order by their aggressive dances. The white striations on the mask connotes the positive attributes of purity and peace while the red relates to danger. Courage and fortitude. Masks like this were carved to protect the tribe. Ward off evil and provide healing for the sick. African masks are the works of skilled craftsmen. Created according to the requirements ... moreof tribal rules and customs, usually in the primitive conditions of a remote village. They have been used in actual ceremonies, tribal initiations and rituals, always accompanied by dance and very often with music played on traditional instruments. Each mask is designed to perform a specific function. African tribal art. So very unique and exciting, is becoming more and more popular and is regarded by art lovers all over the world as one of the most sought after collectibles or gifts. We hope that you find something intriguing and interesting in our gallery that will not only please your eye but also will fit into your home or office collection. African spirit will occupy that special place in your home. D I M E N S I O N S: Approx. 9” high x 6.5” wide.
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Afrique, Afrika, African, Congo, masque Songye
masker Songye uit Congo Hoogte van het masker: 50 cm. Hout. Sporen van beschildering, enkele beschadigingen. Uit oude koloniale collectie MET STAANDER Verzendkosten: België: 5.80 euro. Europa: 17.00 euro. Andere: 32.00 euro. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B2d71f%2B4g7%3E-1497a751f87-0x106-
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USED SONGYE BOARD GAME
Used Songye Board Game From Congo 54cm Any questions or comment feel free to contact me.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*a4%601gc%3E-14985b6cbd3-0x112-
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1093 African Tribal Collection - OLD SONGYE POWER FIGURE, DRC CONGO Was £3500
Full Provenance and authentication certificate from an accredited European Tribal Gallery will be supplied with this piece BEING SOLD AT REDUCED PRICE TO RAISE FUNDS TO BUY MALARIA NETS AND TREATMENTS FOR ORPHANAGES AND VILLAGES WE SUPPORT IN LIBERIA. GUINEA AND COTE D'IVOIRE- VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT AFECTING THEM NEARLY AS MUCH AS EBOLA! Description WE COLLECTED THIS PIECE FROM A VERY REMOTE VILLAGE OURSELVES IN 2009. Other pictures of pieces shown in this listing were found by us. And are shown for interest purposes only. The item for sale is MA1093 only. To see more pictures from the villages we visit in the Congo and the aid we help provide. Please google fine tribal gallery WELCOME TO THE'AFRICAN TRIBAL COLLECTION' Excellent quality Tribal Art at sensible prices OLD SONGYE POWER FETISH Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) ... moreItem Number: MA1093 Country of origin: Democratic Republic of Congo Ethnic group: Songye Approximate age: Early 20th Century Tribally used: Yes Materials: Wood. Animal horns, rope, magic potions Measurements(inches) Height 40 Width 11 Depth 8 Measurements(cm) Height 100 Width 33 Depth 20 Condition: Weathered. Minor cracks. Excellent smooth and encrusted patina. Figure is kneeling and holds a divination pot. This is a very powerful figure which is feared by most villagers and never touched with the hands after the Nganga gives it power. It was collected by us from a village along the Congo river in the North of DRC. We are close to Chief there and an Nganga or spiritual Chief who attested to the Power and age. We have also had this independently tested by a renowned Gallery. CUSTOMERS FROM THE USA AND EUROPE ARE WELCOME AND WE REGULARLY SHIP ITEMS TO CUSTOMERS WORLDWIDE FROM THE UK PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MOST OF OUR PIECES HAVE BEEN TRIBALLY USED AND MAY SHOW AGE CRACKS AND OTHER MINOR IMPERFECTIONS. ALSO. SOME ITEMS MAY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED IN THE PAST AND WE ENDEAVOUR TO POINT OUT ANY KNOWN REPAIRS OR DAMAGE IN OUR LISTINGS TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE OUR PIECES ARE AUTHEN
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African Songye Mask, Free Shipping
Songye Mask. Carved wood. 9"x6"x3" Comes with fitted stand. Free shipping. Nice smaller mask with character.
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SONGYE MASK CONGO SONG 44-7
SONGYE MASK CONGO SONG 44-7 SONGYE MASK MATERIAL: Wood. Pigment. Fibre. ORIGIN: Songye. Congo DIMENSION: 17.3 in( 44 cm) SHIPPING CATEGORY 4. Shipping costs are an estimate. I will provide exact postage once I know location and exact weight. Ebay requires shipping costs to be listed in order to list items for sale. Please ask for shipping cost before payment! Price: 1255.00 USD CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE NOTICE regarding EU Online Trading Regulations( in German) Widerspruchsbelehrung und alle weiteren Angaben zum Shop finden Sie unter dem LINK Standard Shipping(not including VAT) D EU 1 EU 2 EU 3 World 1 World 2 Shipping Category 1 USD 8.00 USD 11.00. USD 11.00 USD 11.00 USD 11.00 USD 11.00 Shipping Category 2 USD 8.00 USD 18.00 USD 18.00 USD 18.00 USD 18.00 USD 18.00 Shipping Category 3 USD 9.50. USD 30.00 USD 30.00 USD 42.00 USD 44.00 USD 55.00 ... moreShipping Category 4 USD 12.00 USD 39.00 USD 39.00 USD 53.00 USD 68.00 USD 89.00 Shipping Category 5 USD 14.50 USD 50.00 USD 48.00 USD 65.00 USD 95.00 USD 117.00 Germany Belgium. Denmark, France, UK, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Austria Andorra. Finland, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Spain, Czech Republik, Hungary, Vatican Albania. Armenia, Azerbaidzhan, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Gibraltar, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Macedonia, Moldova, Norway, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine, Cyprus Egypt. Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Yemen, Jordan, Canada, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mexico, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunesia, USA, United Arab Emirates rest of world
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UNUSUAL SONGYE/LUBA FIGURE
Unusual Songye/Luba From Congo 68cm With Horn 77 Any questions or comments feel free to contact me Michael
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AUTHENTICT SONGYE NKISI FIGURE
Authentic Songye Nkisi From Congo 53cm With Horn66cm Any questions or comments feel free to contact me Michael
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LARGE SONGYE NKISI YATAMBA FIGURE
Large Songye Nikisi Yatamba From Congo 84cm With Horn 95cm Any questions or comment feel free to contact me Michael
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Songye Power Figure with Cavity in Head Miniature African
Title, Songye Power Figure with Cavity in Head African Miniature, Type of Object, carving. Miniature, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, vegetal fibers Approximate Age, Second half 20th century, Dimensions, 10 Inches H. x 3 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, old insect damage arrested. Chips, holes, missing horn in head, Additional Information: A Songye Power ... moreFigure with cavity in head with obvious traces of use. The Songye live on the left bank of the Lualaba River in an area of savanna crossed by numerous major river systems. They have a long history of migration and cultural interchange with the Hemba. Kuba, Tetela, Luluwa and especially with the Luba from whom they are said to have originated. Magical beliefs and practice are widespread among the Songye people who use figures such as this on family or village altars where they contact the spirits of ancestors, nature spirits, and where offerings and prayers are given. Power figures among the Songye are known as buanga while the same the same figure is commonly called a âfetishâ when placed in Western collections with misplaced implications. Whereas Songye buanga figures are dedicated to positive ends early Europeans visitors saw them as âfalse gods â feticios to the Portuguese so that today Westerners call them âfetishesâ! Recommended Reading: Dunja Hersak. 1985, SONGYE MASKS AND SCULPTURE FIGURES. 76260* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been sellin
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Songye Kifwebe Mask Female Congo Africa SALE WAS $350
Title, Songye Kifwebe Mask Female with White Pigment DR Congo African Mask Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 18.5 inches H. X 7 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 in both sides of the face. One side with repair, cracks in the back at top, crack around mouth, flaking pigment. wear racks ... morein crest and head, chipped eyes, Additional Information: A Songye Female mask covered with white pigmet and striations. The surface shows significant wear and good age. The present mask belongs to the category of the most famous Songye masks knowns as Kifwebe and made for the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Secret society. Kifwebe" means"Mask" in the Songye language.This is a female character recognized by the abscence of a central crest. 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 accented in black and some red. The Kifwebe tradition which exists also among the Luba, seems to have originated south of the eastern chiefdom in an area of Luba/Songe admixture. The Songye confirm this provenance by the interpretation that the kifwebe striat
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Signed "Etudes Songye" Forms et Symbolique Essai D'Analyse Jean Willy Mestach
Encore Online Resale 1958 S. Industrial Hwy. Ann Arbor. MI 48104 Signed"Etudes Songye" Forms et Symbolique Essai D'Analyse Jean Willy Mestach, Offered for sale is an author-signed copy of Etudes Songye- Forms et Symbolique Essai D'Analyse. By Jean Willy Mestach. This hardcover book is in very good condition, the front top corner has slight wear and the dust jacket shows signs of shelf wear. It is signed and personalized in ink and has a price written in pencil inside. The text is in French. German and English. This book measures 6-1/2" x 9-1/2" Please see the photos for more details- you may need to scroll to see them all. Thanks for looking! Cf 42391 301 2. Payment: Domestic p ayment may be made by PayPal or Credit Card(Visa. Mastercard, Discover) only. Prepaid US credit cards are fine. All International buyers ... moreMUST pay with Paypal. All Michigan residents will be charged 6% sales tax. Pay at auction end using the Pay Now button. Or wait to receive an automated email notification with totals and payment info. Note: If you do not receive an email within 24 hours of the Auction end, please check your bulk email folder; a spam filter may have prevented it from reaching your primary in-box. It is not necessary to request an invoice, but you may certainly send a message if you would like one. Checkout must be completed within 3 days of the close of auction. All payments must be received within this time period. Or a Non-Paying Bidder alert will be filed. Shipping: The shipping cost for each listing can be determined using eBay's shipping calculator. All orders are shipped via FedEx or USPS. Buyer pays ALL shipping and handling expenses as declared in each listing. In order to avoid excess shipping charges. We have turned off eBay's automatic combined shipping option. If you are bidding on multiple lots, please let us know when you are done buying, so we can send you a revised invoice with the correct combined shipping. If you pay immediately and think the shipping charge was too hig
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Old African Tribal Art - a fine NKISHI SONGYE with nice used patina - CONGO D.R.
Songye- Congo D.R. Early mid XXè- 19.58" 50 cm Hard and heavy wood with amazing used patina FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: Visitez ma boutique Ebay Vous y trouverez des objets d'art premier tribal primitif ethnique masque africains statue africaine du Mali Burkina Togo Ghana Congo Zaire bénin nigeria gabon et du cameroun cote dogon bambara luba hemba baoulé Africans tribal mask available art africain afrique african africa afrika africanische Kunst afrikaan afrikan avaliable in my ebay shop `4`.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3E%604%60-149c65aa784-0x107-
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Museum Grade: Old and genuine SONGYE SCULPTURE STATUE Figure, African Tribal Art
GENUINE AND OLD SONGYE FIGURE from West Africa Exceptional and very fine piece. Fast and free shipping to everywhere in the world. More photos on demand. Provenance: Private collection. France.
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Songye Male Standing On Caryatid Stool DR Congo Africa
Title, Songye Male Standing On Caryatid Stool DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Figure. Carving, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 13.5 Inches x 4.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair to good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents. And have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. Damage/Repair, cracks and chips in places. Worn patina, Additional Information: An exceptional Songye carved sculpture depicting a female figure standing on a cartatid stool supported by a female figure. The Theme of this object is unusual among the songye. And its use and function are unknown. But it's obvious that the carving is great ... moreand the surface shows much handling. This could have been used as a private or as an individual shrine or commemorative piece. A unique piece. Indeed! The Songye who live on the left bank of the Lualaba River in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Figures among the Songye generally served a common purpose as âobjects of powerâ but rarely are shown wearing a mask. Among the Songye âpower figuresâ more commonly called âfetishâ figures have different magical substances that the owner. The ritual and magical âspecialistâ considers important to give the figure power to act and the magical substances that load a figure with power are called bishimba. The specialist who uses the figure is known as an nganga, literally a âspecialistâ(doctor) who can cure, divine or direct magical power against others. What is most intriguing is the fact that this figure may have been used by the menâ s secret society known as the Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe society. Not only is the figure shown wearing a mask but equally shown with a mask on both faces. The strong features and contrasting colors and facial markings make Kifwebe one of the m
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SUPERB ABSTRACT ANTIQUE KIFWEBE MASK SONGYE TRIBAL USED DR CONGO
KIFWEBE DANCE MASK SONGYE DEM REP CONGO REF: 141002 MATERIAL WOOD FIBRE PIGMENT SUPERB ABSTRACTION HAND CARVED FROM ONE PIECE OF WOOD THE SONGYE ARE WELL KNOWN FOR THEIR ABSTRACT KIFWEBE MASKS USED BY THE"BWADI BWA" SECRET SOCIETY WHICH PROVIDES A MEANS OF CONTROLLING SOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE SONGYE. KIFWEBE" MEANS"MASK THAT CHASES AWAY" RADIATING PARALLEL LINES CARVED IN THE SURFACE AND PAINTED IN VARIOUS PIGMENTS MAKE THIS A MALE MASK. FEMALE MASKS ARE PAINTED ONLY IN WHITE THE SQUARE TUBULAR MOUTH IS HOLLOW AND CARVED IN A CRUCIFIX FORM. RAFFIA WOULD HAVE BEEN ATTACHED USING THE HOLES LINING THE EDGE OF THE MASK. NASAL HAIRS ARE STILL INTACT AN INCREDIBLY LIGHT MASK. THE MARK OF A MASTER CRAFTSMAN Evidence of use and cracks due to age or drying. If you require any further information please look at ... moremy ME page or feel free to email me. DIMENSIONS Weight 632 g Height 40 cm Length/depth 17 cm Width 20 cm THE CONGO COLLECTION PLEASE NOTE: Package and postage is at cost. Buyers please email if there is a postage preference. | A UNIQUE FIND. BID NOW AND MAKE IT YOURS! MORE PHOTOS Powered by.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-149cd372591-0xff-
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Old and rare seat Cariatide Songye DR Congo Zaire
Old and rare seat Cariatide Songye DR Congo Zaire. Songye style Eki/ Kalebwe. High: 44 cm. Diameter of the seat 28 cm. Native repair of the left leg. Home village of Kabinda very close to the country of Luba or Luba Songye influence in this seat(scarring of the stomach)
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Songye Power Figure Nkishi DR Congo African Mid 20th C
Title, Songye Power Figure Nkishi DR Congo African, Type of Object, Standing Power Figure, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 18 Inches H. x 4.5 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, broken base. Cracks, Additional Information: A Songye standing figure with hands placed on either side of the abdomen. The figure is made ... moreout of hard wood and has noattached elements on it as usually seen on Songye nkishi figure. maybe these were removed before the piece went on sale. The surface shows no signs of these elements's presence. Stylistically this figure comes from the Songye with evidence of good age and belongs to the category of nkishi. Power figure. The Songye live on the left bank of the Lualaba River in an area of savanna crossed by numerous major river systems. They have a long history of migration and cultural interchange with the Hemba. Kuba, Tetela, Luluwa and especially with the Luba from whom they are said to have originated. Magical beliefs and practice are widespread among the Songye people who use figures such as this on family or village altars where they contact the spirits of ancestors, nature spirits, and where offerings and prayers are given. Power figures among the Songye are known as nkishi(mankishi) while the same figure is commonly called a âfetishâ when placed in Western collections with misplaced implications. Whereas Songye buanga figures are dedicated to positive ends early Europeans visitors saw them as âfalse gods â feticios to the Portuguese
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Songye Figure Nkishi Magical Substance in Head and Belly African
Title, Songye Figure Nkishi Magical Susbstance in Head and Belly African, Type of Object, Carving. Fetish, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 12 inches H. x 5 inches W. Overall Condition, good, Damage/Repair, general wear. Crack in face, Additional Information: A classic and strong Songye power figure with prominent head and belly filled up with magical substances The Songye live on the left bank of the Lualaba River. An area of savanna crossed by numerous major river systems. They have a long history of migration and cultural interchange especially with the Luba from whom they are said to have originated. Magical beliefs and practice are widespread among the Songye people who use figures such as this on family or village altars where they contact the spirits ... moreof ancestors, nature spirits and where offerings and prayers are given.Among the Songye power figures known by them as buanga, and commonly called fetish figures, often have different materials attached to them including animal skins, nails, strips of metal, magical substances or whatever the owner specialist considers important to give the figure power to act. Among the Songye magical substances that load a figure with power are called bishimba. The specialist who uses the figure is known as an nganga, literally a specialist(doctor) who can cure, divine or direct magical power against others. Recommended Reading: Dunja Hersak. SONGYE MASKS AND FIGURE SCULPTURE. 90622* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. C
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AFRICAN Sword Chokwe or Songye Tribe - Democratic Republic of Congo 21.5" L 4" W
Perfect for the Decorator. Your Man Cave Jungle Bar, or just that added kitsch for your home or office! Offered here is an AFRICAN Metal Sword, from the Chokwe or Songye Tribe, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. NOTE: NOT a current Tourist item! This is an authentic Antique Primitive object. The sword measures approx. 21-1/2" Long(including handle) 4-1/4" Wide. At biggest point. The Condition is Good. And seems to be 100% intact. USA Bidders Note: The price includes Insurance and Signature Conformation. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS NOTE! The price below includes Registration and Insurance. All postal People must sign when they touch it. Plus. Locked in a Safe. We will combine orders to save you money on shipping. Please Inquire.
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Congo: Old & Extremly Rare Tribal used African KIFWEBE mask from the Songye.
Extremly Old and Rare Expressive african KIFWEBE mask from the Songye. Congo. Extremely abstract face with line decoration. This type of mask serves the Kifwebe secret society and embodies a protecting spirit. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With cut in ornaments and color pigments. Size: 45 cm and comes from a museum depot and is more then 90 years old. A SUMMARY OF OUR AFRICA-GALLERY SELLING POLICIES The stand is NOT included. Payment- PayPal preferred. For other payment methods please contact us before bidding. Shipping- We ship worldwide. We try and get shipments out as quickly as possible after payment. Usually shipping four times weekly. Combined shipping- For buyers of multiple items please email us when done shopping for your combined invoice with reduced shipping fees. For urgent deliveries we can arrange courier shipments ... morevia DHL(additional charges incurred to be covered by the buyer) Delivery– Delivery to most destinations is anywhere between 2 to 8 business days inside Europe and 16 to 21 business days to the rest of the world. After receiving our email confirmation that the item has been shipped. Parcels shipped from the Netherlands are sent using the TNT Post and the parcel status is traceable online. Refunds& Returns– We are aiming for your complete satisfaction. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase please return the item to us for a complete refund or exchange. No hassles. No questions asked. Refunds will be issued via PayPal or by Bank only. The shipping cost are not refund. Please Contact Us– For any questions. Concerns, or clarifications before bidding on or purchasing an item. We are usually able to respond within 24 hours. To avoid spam filters please establish initial contact through the eBay messaging system. Thank you. Gijs van Kuijk.
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Songye Kifwebe Mask Male DR Congo African 12.5 Inch
Title, Songye Kifwebe Mask Male DR Congo African 12.5 Inch Type of Object, Mask, Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Pigment, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 12.5 inches H. x 5.5 inches W. x 7.25 inches d, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, cracks in crest. Along the nose, and in chin, chips with repair on top of crest, cracks with repair on one side of the face, crack inside one eye, Additional Information: An interesting small Songye Kifwebe mask with large crest and striations painted in black and white. This s a male mask used by members of 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 ... moreit has a central crest, it is masculine; if not, feminine. The size of the crest determines the magical power of the mask. Such masks are worn during initiation, circumcision, or funeral ceremonies. 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 accented in black and some red. The Kifwebe tradition which exists also among the Luba, seems to have originated south of the eastern chiefdom in an area of Luba/Songe admixture. The Songye confirm this provenance by the interpretation that the kifwebe striations relate(apart from the zebra) to a pugnacious species of striped bushbuck antelope which inhabited the area. Recommended Reading: Bacquart's TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA and Cornet's A SURVEY OF ZAIREAN ART-THE BRONSON COLLECTION. I have ex
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Antique Songye Kifwebe Mask Congo Zaire DRC Tribal Ethnographic
Songye Kifwebe mask. From the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A smaller mask 14-½“H x 6”W with bold white black and red bands. The nose extends to the top of the head dividing the face into two separate hemispheres. The mouth forms an X. Good old wear. See photos for further details. Possibly used as wall hanging in the ceremonial house. From a private collection. Offers welcome:
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Wolfz-Gallery African Songye Horned Mask
Wolfz-Gallery African Songye Horned Mask Measurement(inches) Height: 24.5; Width: 13; Depth: 13(including raffia) Weight: 4 lbs. 5 ozs. Materials: Wood. Pigment, plant fiber Condition: For the condition see the pictures. Description: African Songye Mask with horns and full raffia attachment. Note: Mask/figure stands not included in offer if not explicitly mentioned in description. Note: To request additional pictures contact seller in"Ask Seller a Question" and include your email address. Payment: I take PayPal only and request immediate payment. Shipping/handling: See eBay shipping cost calculator in this ad for your USA location. International please ask for shipping cost. Note: My items are carefully packaged in order to be received in good condition. So that the shipping cost includes $3.00 for packaging/handling plus $0.80 ... morecents delivery confirmation. You can reduce shipping cost if you buy more than one item, in this case I will calculate new package size and weight with added item/s. Additionally adding $1.50 for handling/packaging of each extra item. Returns: Upon receipt of pkg. within 7 days or will not be accepted. If the item is not as pictured full reimbursement of winning bid amount(this does not include shipping/handling/packaging costs) Please see my other African listings in"View seller's other items" and visit me at: wolfzgalleryafricanart.com.
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Rare Tribal Sepik Mask Wall Art MALI BAMBARA SONGYE FINE Papua New Guinea PNG
TRIBAL SEPIK DECORATIVE MASK* AUTHENTIC TRIBAL ART/ MADE IN Papua New Guinea/ WALL ART* DESCRIPTION* The handcarved Masks of Papua New Guinea will give your decor an exotic flair. EXCELLENT TRIBAL WALL ART. THIS AUCTION IS FOR THE MASK IN THE PRIMARY(FIRST) PICTURE OF THE LISTING. THE SECOND PICTURE OF THE WALL FULL OF MASKS IS NOT WHAT IS FOR SALE IN THIS EBAY LISTING. It is unclear if this mask is Mali. Bambara, Songye or other. One thing is clear: This is an excellent addition to your collection. And will enlighten any home with assorted Tribal Masks as Wall Art. Wood masks in shades of dark brown feature openwork eyes and mouths and are hand painted. If you want your house to be stylish and special you must add a personal touch to it. That means that you must think about using some unusual objects to decorate it. Objects that are not ... morevery easy to find and used regularly by other people. So you may think of decorating your living room with African masks. I am selling these masks on consignment. These masks were collected over 3 decades and many visits to Africa over that time. When my client contacted me. She was distressed about the masks, she had no place to put them as she was moving to a smaller living space. She had decided, although she loved her collection very much, that it was simply time to move on to a new part of her life. The wall that is her collection is pictured in the second photograph. please keep in mind this eBay listing is only for the mask in the first picture. Unfortunately, she had very little time and very little information to provide for me. I now have no connection with my client except for a mailing address to send the proceeds from the sale. Before we parted ways, she did tell me to use these words to describe where she obtained the masks, they are: Mali, Bambara, and Songye. I do no t know which mask pertains to which word, so it is up to you, the collector, to determine any further information about this mask. Feel free to browse my store at the full inventor
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Tribal Masks Wall Art PNG AFRICAN Mali Bambara Songye Luba CONGO SEPIK MASK
TRIBAL AFRICAN DECORATIVE MASK* AUTHENTIC TRIBAL ART/ MADE IN AFRICA. PAPUA NEW GUINEA AND MORE/ WALL ART* DESCRIPTION*The handcarved Masks will give your decor an exotic flair. EXCELLENT TRIBAL WALL ART. THIS LISTING IS FOR ALL THE MASKS PICTURED. THEY ARE ALSO FOR SALE INDIVIDUALLY. IT'S POSSIBLE BY THE TIME YOU LOOK AT THIS EBAY LISTING. THAT PARTIAL OF THE MASKS HAVE ALREADY SOLD, SO PLEASE MESSAGE ME WITH YOUR INTEREST AND WE WILL WORK OUT ALL THE DETAILS THROUGH MESSAGES AND PICTURES. Stand apart from the hum drum"normal" that is American Home Decor. Bring in authentic culture of the tribes of Africa. Papua New Guinea etc. Your guests will marvel at the artwork, and your home will look great! I am selling these masks on consignment. These masks were collected over 3 decades and many visits to Africa over that time. When ... moremy client contacted me. She was distressed about the masks, she had no place to put them as she was moving to a smaller living space. She had decided, although she loved her collection very much, that it was simply time to move on to a new part of her life. These photographs were taken from the walls in her home, before we took the masks down, and she moved away. QUESTIONS? Call me at 510-846-0446. Buy Now! FREE SHIPPING! THANK YOU! PAYMENT PayPal. All Major Credit Cards, Cash Preferred for first party Pickup. SHIPPING FREE SHIPPING! Free shipping are free to lower 48 states. I will send you an invoice for a small freight cost if you are outside this area. Or eBay will send you the invoice through the Global Shipping Program. All shipments ship out from me via USPS First Class, USPS Priority Mail, or by FedEx. You can upgrade to USPS Priority Mail at an additional expense, or an overnight express Mail service if you need these sooner. Pick up and get a discount! A last option is that I may deliver personally if you are located in the bay area for a fee. RETURN POLICY 14-day Return Policy For Any Reason! MUST BE RETURNED IN THE SAME CONDITION I SENT IT IN. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN I
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Big vintage TRIBAL sculpture of SONGYE - Dem. Rep. of CONGO (Zaire)
Big vintage TRIBAL sculpture of SONGYE- Dem. Rep. of CONGO(Zaire) YOU SEE THIS SCULPTURE IN THE PHOTOGALLERY Tribe: SONGYE Country: Democratic Republic of Congo(Zaire) Material: Wood- cracks and cavities visible in the photos Condition: appropriate for its inception Size: 18.25" 46 cm) Tall. Weight- about 1 kg LOOK FOR MY OTHER AUCTIONS& HAPPY BIDDING! Payment- Paypal up to 5 days after auction. Ships only after payment of money to my bank account. Any P.O. Box adress- please! shipping by registered packet) This is a private sale! Therefore I give no guarantees. Redemption or other undertaking! No returns accepted! Please only bid if You are so satisfied with the description! SHIPPING/ HANDLING TERMS: All my items are very good packing· Shipping worldwide· Payment worldwide via PayPal,
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Autour Des Songye - Volper, Julien 9782353401390
in titles& descriptions | | | | By continuing with your purchase using the eBay Buy It Now button. You agree to the Buy Terms of Use at. Autour Des Songye- Volper. Julien THIS IS A BRAND NEW UNOPENED ITEM. Buy SKU: 250435698 If you want additional information regarding the content of this item please refer to the manufacturer for more details. Top Selling Products in titles& descriptions Buy Store Policies U.S. Payment. Shipping, and Returns Information PayPal is the only payment method we accept and it must be a verified PayPal account with a confirmed ship to address. The shipping table below is to be used as a general reference guide for U.S. orders. The details that apply to your specific purchase will be listed during check out. Shipping Method Delivery Timeframe Other(Budget) Usually arrives within 11 to 14 business days, Standard(Ground) ... moreUsually arrives within 4 to 7 business days, Expedited(Two Day) Usually arrives within 2 to 4 business days, Overnight(Next Day) Usually arrives within 1 to 3 business days(1 business day in transit with carrier) Please note: We process and ship orders Monday through Friday and are unable to offer weekend or holiday delivery. We only ship to the 48 contiguous continental United States and we are unable to ship to Hawaii. Alaska and other U.S. territories(i.e. Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, etc. We are unable to ship to PO Boxes or APO/FPO addresses. We utilize over 80 warehouses across the United States. If you order two or more products from us. They may ship separately. We are unable to select which shipping company will deliver your product. This might affect you if you live in a rural community that does not accept deliveries from any specific shipping company. Returns are permitted and must be initiated by the buyer within 45 days of the delivery date. In order to return an item you must contact us to request a Return Merchandise Authorization Number(RMA) through your eBay account. See for full Return Policy. International Payment. Shipping, an
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AUTHENTIC SONGYE NKISI POWER FIGURE, MAGICAL DR CONGO- 3 DAY SALE!
Love Antiques Company" Find what you Love. Love what you Find" COMING FROM A LARGE ESTATE COLLECTION OF AFRICAN ETHNOGRAPHIC AND TRIBAL ART! Authentic Songye NkisI Power Figure. Democratic Republic of Congo A very fine example with expressive eyes and stature. Full round belly inset with magical materials is plugged with mirror. Metal sheets and studs used to accentuate power, carved out pupils that seem to see right through you. Adornments of miniature beads and shells decorate both arms and neck, animal fur loincloth, termite damage on left knee. A Songye"nganga" Or religious specialist, has endowed this carved figure with spiritual powers by inserting symbolic substances- animal, vegetable, and mineral—into its head(this one's original horn has been removed) and abdomen. Measuring 15" H x 5" W This whole ... morecollection has been recently brought out of storage where it sat for over 10 years! These pieces were acquired between the 60's-80's and are not new. ALL INQUIRIES WELCOME! VIEW THE COLLECTION AT: africantribalartsale.weebly. I HAVE OTHER AFRICAN PIECES ON EBAY SO PLEASE: Check out my! All items are vintage or antique. Not new or in new condition. Shipping-Will be packaged with Care I do ship internationally-Contact me for a quote Blessings& Aloha! Posted with `4`.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3E%604%60-14a55e86814-0x109-
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African wooden sculpture/Songye style
Showed this to aa local auction house and they told me it is a Songye style wooden sculpture. A bit too new for their collections. They priced at around 1000.00 selling for 500.00.
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Songye Figural Panel with Hand, Kifwebe Head Africa SALE WAS $79
Title, Songye Figural Panel with Hand and Kifwebe Head African Art, Type of Object, Figural Panel Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, wood. Pigment Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 6.25 inches W. x 16.25 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, General wear, Additional Information: An unusual carving from the Songye in the form of a panel with hand on the top and a Kifwebe icon in the center. The use and function ... moreof the object are not known. 82462* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal;
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Songye Power Figure Nkishi 57 Inch on Stand Congo African
Title, Songye Power Figure Nkishi 57 Inch on Stand Superb DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Carving. Statue. Country of Origin, Democratic Republic of Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood. Nails, iron, horn, vegetal fibers(raffia) copper alloy, pigment, hair, Approximate Age, Early to mid Twentieth Century, Dimensions, 57.5 inches H. x 13 inches W. x 17 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, old insect damage arrested ... morein base. Age cracks and large chips in head and in bases, oxidation on metal, broken leg, Additional Information: An exceptional large Songye male figure, well-carved in a classic Songye style of cubist proportions and strong lines. It has a strongly defined body and the well-known Songye jutting chin. With a large nose, a large open mouth, and the eyes sculpturally prominent. A piece of iron is encrusted in abdomen. The face is decorated with pieces of iron. Copper alloy sheets and studded with iron nails. Figures of this size were used for a community shrine. This one is an impressive and well carved example of Songye art and will add a unique object to any collection. The Songye as well as other peoples of the greater Congo. Use art to meet the contingencies of everyday life through the activities of the local priest or diviner known as the Nganga. These individuals of great spiritual strength and inductive abilities use the rituals, secret formula and sculptures to heal and prevent the activities of malevolent forces. The Songye live on the left bank of the Lualaba River in an area of savanna crossed by numerous major river systems. They have a long history of migratio
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A Fine RARE Large Kulango Or Akan Spoon; African Art Songye Kongo Congo Ibeji
This is a very rare type of large ceremonial spoon from Kulango( very similar to the small abstract spoons that act as spoon and pounder) or Akan people. Approx 19" tall with a fine dry real patina. The base has been used as a pounder; clear evidence of use to this area. The reverse of the bowl has an engraved face with traces of pigments. Dry adze marks can be found. The overall open design pattern is excellent! This piece comes from an old NYC collection and was sold by important NYC dealer Bruce Frank many years ago. Please look at pictures closely. For these objects are on consignment and are not returnable. Feel free to ask any questions. Posted with
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Expressive Senufo Heddle Pulley - African Art Songye Baule Congo Kongo Ibeji
A fine smaller heddle pulley made of hard wood; with an expressive human face on bird beak! 5" tall approx; from an old collection acquired in 1970's. the pulley shows wear and remnants of oil from applications in the past. A very nice piece. Please look at all detailed photos; these objects are on consignment are are not returnable. Posted with
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A Fine Old Tall Ibeji Doll - Yoruba Congo Songye Kongo African Art
Here is a 19th Century Ibeji made from hardwood with an excellent deep patina from traditional care. The tall coiffure is decorated with classic indigo blue and the body has a rich surface from handling with old cam-wood in the crevasses. The coiffure has erosion and the base has some rat nibbles around the side. As well as some native filler in left eye but in otherwise excellent condition and attention to detail. The back is fantastic with delineated spine! This tall doll comes from an American dancer's collection from the 1950's, and will be included with the winning bidders package. Please see detailed photos. These objects are on consignment are are not returnable. Posted with.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B0a7%3E-14a78288280-0x112-
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Chokwe Comb Congolese Comb African Art Songye Teke Tribal
This is a Chokwe comb from the famous NYC collection of Ladislas Segy; acquired in the 1970's or 80's. Provenance is guaranteed. LOW STARTING BID! Carved from hardwood; in excellent condition- no breaks or restoration. This was mounted temporarily with museum putty for photos; no base is included. 7 inches approx. 20th century. Please look at all photos carefully; there are no returns; for these tribal objects are on consignment. Posted with
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KONGO PIPE CHOKWE LWENA LUBA TEKE SONGYE FIGURE PIPE CONGO
KONGO PIPE. HORN. BONE. SMALL CRACKS. LENGTH: 15.5cm(ca. 6,1 Inch)
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SONGYE WEST AFRICAN SPOON - DROC
West African Spoon- SONGYE Traditional societies throughout Sub-Saharan Africa employ large spoons. Ladles, and scoops for cooking and serving, as meals are often a communal affair. Spoons are regarded not only as utilitarian objects but as symbols of treasured social values: giving, sharing, nourishing, and accomplishing domestic duties with grace and skill. This fine example is probably from the Songye of West Africa and measure 20 inches long and 2.75 inches wide.
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Songye Power Figure with Cavities DR Congo Africa Miniature
Title, Songye Power Figure with Cavities DR Congo Africa Miniature Type of Object, carving, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, Songye, Materials, Wood, Approximate Age, second half 20th century, Dimensions, 6.5 Inches H.x 1.75 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, age cracks Additional Information: A well carved Songye miniature with a cavity in head and another one in belly. The Songye live on the left ... morebank of the Lualaba River in an area of savanna crossed by numerous major river systems. They have a long history of migration and cultural interchange with the Hemba. Kuba, Tetela, Luluwa and especially with the Luba from whom they are said to have originated. Magical beliefs and practice are widespread among the Songye people who use figures such as this on family or village altars where they contact the spirits of ancestors, nature spirits, and where offerings and prayers are given. Power figures among the Songye are known as buanga while the same figure is commonly called a âfetishâ when placed in Western collections with misplaced implications. Whereas Songye buanga figures are dedicated to positive ends early Europeans visitors saw them as âfalse gods â feticios to the Portuguese so that today Westerners call them âfetishesâ! Recommended Reading: For examples. And more information, see Bacquart's TRIBAL ARTS OF AFRICA and Cornet's A SURVEY OF ZAIRIAN ART-THE BRONSON COLLECTION. Dunja Hersak, SONGYE MASKS AND FIGURE SCULPTURE. 91608* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite
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Old African Primitive Art - a fine SONGYE figure with nice used patina - ZAIRE
SONGYE- ZAIRE Early mid XXè- 05.51" 14 cm Very hard wood with amazing patina FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE: Visitez ma boutique Ebay Vous y trouverez des objets d'art premier tribal primitif ethnique masque africains statue africaine du Mali Burkina Togo Ghana Congo Zaire bénin nigeria gabon et du cameroun cote dogon bambara luba hemba baoulé Africans tribal mask available art africain afrique african africa afrika africanische Kunst afrikaan afrikan avaliable in my ebay shop
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RARE LARGE SONGYE STOOL
Rare Large Songye Stool From Congo 43cm in solid wood Any questions or comments feel free to contact me Michael
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Songye Janus - Fetish from the Congo - 25.2 cm High *Decorative piece
A nice Songye Janus(two heads) Good detailed carvings It does show some age marks. As a ear has a small chip. But nothing serious. Lovely clothing decorations Very decorative piece Height: 25.2 cm Send me a message for any questions or specific's. Provenance From a private collection. Bought in South Africa. Sold by Belgium's. Who lived in the Congo. Bought between 1974 and 1990- Send a message if you are interested and require more photo's or any specific's. Several purchases: Payment possible via invoice for correct shipping costs. Shipping is insured Price edited to rates
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Wolfz-Gallery African Songye Kifwebe Linear Abstract Mask
Wolfz-Gallery African Songye Kifwebe Abstract Mask Measurement(inches) Height: 16.125; Width: 7.87; Depth: 6.625 Weight: 1 lbs. 7 ozs. Materials: Wood and pigment Condition: For the condition see the pictures Description: African Songye Kifwebe Mask from Congo. Additional Info. This type of mask serves the Kifwebe secret society and embodies a protecting spirit. Note: Mask/figure stands not included in offer if not explicitly mentioned in description. Note: To request additional pictures contact seller in"Ask Seller a Question" and include your email address. Payment: I take PayPal only and request immediate payment. Shipping/handling: See eBay shipping cost calculator in this ad for your USA location. International please ask for shipping cost. Note: My items are carefully packaged in order to be received in good condition. So ... morethat the shipping cost includes $3.00 for packaging/handling plus $0.80 cents delivery confirmation. You can reduce shipping cost if you buy more than one item, in this case I will calculate new package size and weight with added item/s. Additionally adding $1.50 for handling/packaging of each extra item. Returns: Upon receipt of pkg. within 7 days or will not be accepted. If the item is not as pictured full reimbursement of winning bid amount(this does not include shipping/handling/packaging costs) Please see my other African listings in"View seller's other items" and visit me at: wolfzgalleryafricanart.com
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Congo: Large Tribal used African Grain Door from the Songye.
Tribal used Expressive african Grain Door from the Songye. Congo. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. With cut in ornaments. Size: 85cm x 33 cm. Among the Songye the kifwebe society functions as the organ of control in the service of the ruling elite. It helps the authorities maintain their economic and political power. The kifwebe masks count as some of this society’s most powerful collaborators. It is said of these masks that their place is beyond the normal order of the universe. The kifwebe masks embodied supernatural forces and formerly functioned as agents of the ruling elite. The distinctive head in the center of this magnificent shield is modeled after the kifwebe mask form of the eastern Songye. Such shields were hung on the walls of the huts where the kifwebe masks were stored. The shields served a symbolic purpose. A SUMMARY ... moreOF OUR AFRICA-GALLERY SELLING POLICIES The stand is NOT included. Payment- PayPal preferred. For other payment methods please contact us before bidding. Shipping- We ship worldwide. We try and get shipments out as quickly as possible after payment. Usually shipping four times weekly. Combined shipping- For buyers of multiple items please email us when done shopping for your combined invoice with reduced shipping fees. For urgent deliveries we can arrange courier shipments via DHL(additional charges incurred to be covered by the buyer) Delivery– Delivery to most destinations is anywhere between 2 to 8 business days inside Europe and 16 to 21 business days to the rest of the world. After receiving our email confirmation that the item has been shipped. Parcels shipped from the Netherlands are sent using the TNT Post and the parcel status is traceable online. Refunds& Returns– We are aiming for your complete satisfaction. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase please return the item to us for a complete refund or exchange. No hassles. No questions asked. Refunds will be issued via PayPal or by Bank only. The shipping cost are not refund. Please Co
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Nkisi Nail Fetish Bakongo, Songye, Kongo, Kuba, or Luba Sculpture Congo Africa
This Nkisi is in overall excellent condition. Glass body cavity. Natural fiber grass rope woven between the nails, glass eyes. All indications of a well made Nkisi from the Congo. There are a few spots on the back of the head where the lacquer has scratched off and the base can be a little wobbly but it stands on its own with no problems. Overall. It's in excellent condition and well crafted.
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GENUINE VERY OLD CARVED WOODEN TRIBAL FIGURE - SONGYE CONGO - UNUSUAL EXAMPLE
THIS LOOKS LIKE A VERY OLD CARVED WOODEN TRIBAL FIGURE. Probably from the 1800s or so, info welcome, someone has put a sticker on the base with some info. it measures about 29cm high, something looks to be broken off his back, unusual smooth hollow on one arm and one side of the bum, also hollow on the front of the base, these may be old damages as it has various other scuffs and cracks as expected, still a very nice looking piece worthy of further research. photos dont do it any justice. it came with more rare pieces ill be listing. DUE TO THE LARGE NUMBER OF NON PAYING BIDDERS- ALL MY AUCTIONS HAVE BUYER REQUIREMENTS- SO PLEASE BID EARLY TO MAKE SURE BIDDING WORKS. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BID YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT ME SO I CAN ADD YOU TO LIST OF CONFIRMED BIDDERS- ANYONE WHO BIDS AND THEN RETRACTS BIDS DAYS AFTER WILL BE BLOCKED FROM FUTURE ... moreAUCTIONS- ALSO NON PAYING BIDDERS WILL BE REPORTED AND BLOCKED I AM VERY HAPPY TO POST WORLDWIDE- ANY COUNTRY NOT LISTED SUCH AS NEW ZEALAND ETC THE SHIPPING PRICE WILL BE THE SAME AS THE USA. I WILL HAPPILY COMBINE POSTAGE IF YOU BUY MORE THAN ONE ITEM. I WILL REDUCE POSTAGE SO PLEASE REQUEST THE TOTAL WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED BIDDING. I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE PLEASE SEE MY" ME" PAGE FOR LIST OF ALL CONDITIONS IF YOU ARE A NEW BIDDER ON MY AUCTIONS- any item listed as bone in the title will be carved from ox bone as that is the only type of bone i sell. any overseas bidders who bid on bone pieces are best having it shipped to a uk address. Unless they get any paperwork needed for overseas customs. Check out my! Be sure to add me to your!
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AFRICAN FINE TRIBAL SONGYE KIFWEBE FAMILY PEACE MASK BIRDS AFRICA CONGO ART
Africa Big& Beautiful Songye kifwebe Mask With 2 Birds on the Top of The Head This Great Mask is a Great Condition THIS MASK IS ROUGHLY: PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES WITH THE MEASURMENTS PLEASE SEE ALL THE PICTURES FOR ALL THE DETAILS I HAVE FEW OF THESE GREAT MASKS.YOU MAY SEE MY OTHER AFRICAN ITEMS!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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AUTHENTIC LARGE HORN SONGYE NKISI FIGURE
Authentic Songye Nkisi From Congo 62cm Horn 40cm Any questions or comments feel free to contact me Michael
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BEAUTIFUL Old Museum Quality Songye Tribal Hatchet African Art Antique
Very beautiful antique African tribal hatchet probably from the Songye tribe with display stand. What is unique about this piece are the faces etched on both sides of the hatchet. There are metal tacks stuck into the piece just below each etching apparently for some reason if not just for decoration. The height is 14" and the width from the edge of the blade is 6 1/2" Weighs 1-2 lbs. This is a museum quality piece with much age. It has been in my collection for about 30 years. This would be a great addition to an African Art collection. Please ask questions.
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