A Rare Luba / Zela / Songye Owl Mask, African Art

A carved wooden Dance mask of the Kifwebe society in the stylized Form of an Owl. Luba or Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 16 x 8 inches ( 20 inches tall on professional c

A very finely carved wooden mask in the form of a "Night owl" and considered a medium to the spirit world when used in traditional dances of the Luba and Songye kifwebe society. Luba peoples, Congo, A

A carved wooden mask with finely carved face and detailed headdress. The mask has an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting generations of fied use as a ceremonial object. Luba / Z

This is a wonderful old wooden sculpture from the Luba / Songye peoples of the DRC / Congo, central Africa. A fairly "cubist" example with blocky simple features and inset fetal antelope horn to empow

A carved wooden semi helmet dance mask with painted linear designs with mineral pigments with signs of heavy field use and wear. Songye or Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 1

CONGO DRC GOMA - Bembe Rare zoomorphic owl mask. The Goma live a little south of Bembe, in eastern Congo. They are very close to it culturally. A similar mask was mentioned by Marc Leo Felix (see bibl

This is a exceedingly rare and very finely carved wood sculpture of a Mboko or bowl bearer from the Luba or Zela peoples of Congo, central Africa.This magic sculpture was designed to forecast future e

This is a very nice older dance shield with protruding mask face , all carved from a single piece of heavy, dense wood. The Shield features red,white and black painted linear designs and a handle. The

A small carved wooden fetish or idol in stylized form, possibly used as a divination idol. Luba or Zela peoples, Congo, central Africa. Custom Mounted. The idol measures 3 5/8 inches tall ( 4.75 inche

2 African Songye and Luba Kifwebe Masks, DRC. Carve wood and pigment. Ex Collection Prof. Gene R. Shreve, South Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Published: "African Art & the Serious Collector" Maine Antiques

CONGO DRC CUTE LITTLE BALUBA KIFWEBE MASK With their streaks that characterize them, the Kifwebe masks of the Luba and Songye have many similarities, so it is quite difficult to differentiate them wit

This is a very fine old carved wooden mask in the form of a monkey, with well carved and charming facial features , all from a single piece of dense heavy wood accented with brass tacks. The mask has

A very rare and unusual carved wooden mask from the Azande peoples of the Congo, central Africa. This is not a typical mask , as the Azande are not known for their masks. The mask is somewhat flat and

Title: Female maternity figure Luba/Zela - DRC Congo- African Art Tribal Art Item Category: Statue, figure, maternity Date/Period: Mid 20th century Origin: DRC, Congo Materials: Wood Dimensions: 14,57

A Lovely carved wooden effigy of a Mother and child with raised scar designs and an overall fantastic form and style. Zela peoples, Luba sub-group, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 11.5 x 6.5 inches

A Finely carved wooden effigy of a mother with two children, showing a stylized face and form, with plenty of handling and wear. Luba or Zela Peoples , Congo, Africa. Provenance: Dr Brian Healy estate

Title: Sanza figurative Luba / Zela - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Provenance/Additional Info: Widespread in Central Africa, this musical instrument or sanza consists of a sound box on which par

Vintage carved wood and polychrome mask from present-day Democratic Republic of Congo. Bears a repaired vertical crack on mask's proper left side. [8" W x 8 1/4" D x 15" H].

African Art Songye Mask. The dimension is 18 inches high x 9 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, the International foreign shipping rate

A large and aggressive looking leopard or Feline mask with highly stylized face,ears and large fangs. Luba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask itself measures 18.5 inches tall and will also include a cus

A very well handled and field used mask with incised linear geometric designs, various mineral pigments and an undeniable well handled and worn surface patina suggesting ceremonial use. Note the patch

Old carved wooden Panel / mask from the Luba of the Congo, central Africa. A classic Luba Kifwebe society panel with mask face, linear designs and kaolin clay painted surface. Measures 11 x 7 inches.

A carved wooden mas with raised facial scarification and a wonderful facial expression. Tabwa peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The mask itself measures 16 x 10 inches.

A lovely antique Wooden mask from the Tabwa peoples, Congo, Africa. A very finely carved example of a face mask. Very little is known about the various types of masks used by the Tabwa and their funct