Pende ceremonial ax - Democratic Republic of Congo

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Katundu region, Pende peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden ceremonial mask known as a Kiwoyo

Title: Fine African Tribal PASSPORT Mbangu Katundu Mbuya PENDE mask. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Estimated age: First part of the 20th Century. Origin/Tribe: Pende, Democratic Republic Congo. fr

Item/Description: Ornate Pende mask from DRC. Masterfully carved features, conical eyes, nose. Striated cheeks. Painted surface with accretions. Full woven burlap hat, headdress with neck shield, ador

Pende (Democratic Republic of Congo) wood chief handle possibly a staff finial. Dimensions: 7.5". Provenance: The estate of Jean-Pierre Hallet.

An African Mbuya Mask, Pende, Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century, Having carved and painted wood decoration with plant fiber. H: 15 W: 8 D: 7 in. Collection of Al Bright. Alfred L. Bright, (Am

Item/Description: Ornate Pende style decorative mask from DRC. Masterfully hand carved features, conical eyes, nose. Striated cheeks. Painted surface with accretions. Full woven hat, headdress with ne

A Kuba Ceremonial Cup Democratic Republic of Congo, 19th to early 20th century In shape of a human leg and foot supporting a pot-shaped bowl. Carved wood with an oily black patina, sticky in places. T

. Mangbetu ceremonial knife.Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th century. . . Cm 38,00 x 52,00. Rare engraved and decorated Mangbetu ceremonial knife. On both sides of the blade we find curious referenc

A Pende standing female figure panel. 20th century. Pende. Democratic Republic of the Congo. 49." Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not indicate that the lot is in perfect condition

Pair of large African carved wood figural 'tusks'; likely of the Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo; exhibiting well carved figural, floral and openwork detailing; H: 63 3/4" (eac

African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood panel; showing a maternity figure in high relief; H: 30 1/4" (approx.)

Origin: Pende. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Date: Second half of the 20th Century. Materials: Wood. Size: "Height 71 cm. Width 18 cm. " The Pende are known for their many dramatic carvings, which

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome masks; pumbu style; together with muyombo exhibiting beard trimmed in raffia (stands not included); L: 28" &#

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood kipoko helmet masks (stands not included); H: 13 3/4" (taller, approx.)

Group of six various African figures, including: Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo model of a mungangji spirit dancer; carved group of several stacked male and female forms; three standing figur

Group of three African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo polychrome and carved wood pieces, including: two plaques, exhibiting large figures in high relief reserved on a geometric patterned grou

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome masks, possibly muyombo; each with woven head coverings; one showing long beard trimmed in raffia (stands not include

Two African Pende, Democratic Republic of the Congo carved wood and polychrome masks, possibly muyombo; each with woven head coverings; one showing long beard trimmed in raffia (stands not include

A Pende pendant, ikhoko Democratic Republic of Congo With dual perforations for attachment through the tripartite coiffure, raised on a bespoke mount.H: 3 in.PROVENANCE:The Estate of Thomas McNemar, L

African Art Pende Mask From Democratic Republic of Congo 12"h x 7"w Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Jasper52

Kuba ceremonial blade, first half of the 20th century, likely mid-20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 14.75"H (15.25" on stand). PROVENANCE: From the esta

A Pende Mask, mbuya Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid 20th century Probably a character for the "masks of power" ceremonies. Wood, blackened on front with white pigments in the grooves on for

A SONGYE WROUGHT IRON CEREMONIAL AXE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, with a shaped crescent form blade on three flat struts centering rows of three bearded masks in relief reversing to struts with

(2) African zoomorphic stools, 20th c., including a Pende gazelle stool, Democratic Republic of Congo, 15"h x 11"l x 10"w, and an elephant stool, 16"h x 12"dia Provenance: The Estate of Philip Martin