Mangbetu Knife, Ex Jean-Pierre Hallet

A very rare Old N'kisi Power or Magic fetish from the Songye peoples that was photographed in the field by C. Henaultin during a 1960's/1970's expedition. A scan of the exceedingly rare Field Photogra

A Rare style of dance mask made from woven fiber, the mask itself in the form of a thick fiber hood with finely plaited basketry at the top in a horizontal band, the eyes also of woven fiber and attac

A very finely carved Soko Mutu or simian mask from the Hemba peoples of the DRC/ CONGO central Africa. The mask has a charming openwork smile and classic facial features. The mask measures 11.5 x 6.25

A carved wooden female sculpture with a highly stylized form, inset bead eyes and mouth, and a well handled and worn surface. lengola peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 22 x 8 inches and has

A Wonderful old Gourd turned into a doll with articulated arms and carved stopper head and adorned with animal hide woven grass ropes. The gourd clearly has age and was likely used as a vessel before

A very finely carved wooden mask with elaborate and precise linear designs as well as a long handle on the chin. Metoko peoples, DRC / Congo, central Africa. The mask has a well handled surface patina

A carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features and kaolin clay pigments accenting the mask face. The Jonga are a small ethnic group in central Congo. They live to the south of the Mbole. Very

A Very rare and interesting old Bakongo figure, a magic fetish idol from a shrine. Bakongo peoples, Congo, central Africa. A very Rare type ,well carved. - Ex. Jean Pierre Hallet, La Jolla, CA. The fe

A Rare Old carved wooden mask known as a "Tundu" mask which represents a disabled person. The mask measures 10 x 9.25 inches. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $40.00. Pende

A wonderfully exaggerated carved wooden mask with kaolin clay pigment accent and elongated facial features. Lengola peoples, Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13.5 x 5.75 inches. Provenance: Th

A carved wooden mask with two faces and a kaolin clay pigment painted surface, attached raffia grass beard , signs of use. Lega peoples, Bwami secret society, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 10 x 10

A dramatic carved wooden mask accented with red mineral pigment and decorated with strong linear designs. The "nsembu" mask is used exclusively by members of the Nkunda Secret Society for the purposes

A fine Yaka figure on with magic bundles, known as Phuungu, such idols were considered "power" figures. Carved wood and embellished with fetish bundles. The idol measures 12.5 inches tall ( 14 inches

A carved wooden female mother effigy with small child on her lap, holding on to her breast. The sculpture likely served as a element to a maternity shrine. The figure measures 15.5 inches tall. Luba p

A Rare Old carved wooden divination idol knwon by the tribe as "kakishi". Such idols are used to carry out a form of divination practice by the Luba known as "Kashekesheke". Essentially, this is a rit

Large and fascinating Kumu peoples mask from The Congo, central Africa. Carved wooden mask with large open eyes and overall geometric form, accented opposing quadrants of red and white pigments, with

A very finely crafted carved wooden Clyster (or enema tube) (Fing Bukaan) used by the Pyaang ethnic group within the Kuba complex of tribes, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Clyster measures 5.75 inche

A charming carved wooden mask with heavy kaolin clay painted surface and serene and simplistic facial features. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 13 x 8.5 inches. A metal dis

A rare and uncommon sculpture from a small ethnic group, seldom found on the market. This carved wooden female effigy with classic facial features, reddish mineral pigments and a well weathered and wo

This is a lovely antique hand made bark cloth with abstract tribal designs. A wonderful and rare work of art from the disappearing pygmy peoples. This cloth measures 32 x 23 inches. This cloth was fie

A carved wooden female mother effigy with small child on her lap, holding on to her breast. The sculpture likely served as a element to a maternity shrine. The figure measures 15.5 inches tall. Luba p

East African wood knobkerrie with snake figure wrapped around shaft. 22.75\". Provenance: The estate of Jean-Pierre Hallet. Domestic S/H $40 + 1.5% insurance. Multiple purchases from this auction may

A rare old carved wooden ancestor effigy, a male and female riding "piggyback" with weathered and worn surface. Bembe peoples, Congo, Africa. The figure measures 24 inches tall . : Provenance: Ex Jean

This is a lovely antique hand made bark cloth with abstract tribal designs. A wonderful and rare work of art from the disappearing pygmy peoples. This cloth measures 30 x 14 inches. This cloth was fie