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Luba Ceremonial Axe

$450 USD Offers ConsideredLuba Ceremonial Axe

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Tribal Art
Early to mid 19th century wood and metal axe. The axe measures 10.75 inches wide by 21 inches in length. There are engraved inscriptions on blade, handle is partially wrapped with metal. Appraised replacement value is $800.
Songye Divination Board

$185 USD Offers ConsideredSongye Divination Board

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Tribal Art
A carved wood board measuring 5 inches wide by approx. 11 inches tall. From the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) circa 1950-present.
Kusu statue.

$400 USD Offers ConsideredKusu statue.

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Tribal Art
Purchased in Rwanda in 1996. The stated age was over 60 years. The appraisal states (in part): Statue of female standing on self contained circular base. Light weight black wood, Statue has hands on stomach,,,,,Item including base is 21 inches. Origin: Congo, Ethnic group: Kusu. Appraised October 4, 1997 at $600.
Basongye Power Figure.

$450 USD Offers ConsideredBasongye Power Figure.

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Tribal Art
Purchased in Kenya in1995. The appraisal states (in part) Unusual Basongye statue, probably fetish with empty stomach cavity for power for power enforcer. Protruding eyelids, cubic style protruding mouth. Hands on side of stomach….Head shows indication of repair. Origin: Zaire, Ethnic group: Basongye. Appraised October 4, 1997 at $900.
Kuba Container

$525 USD Offers ConsideredKuba Container

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Tribal Art
Purchased in Kenya in 1996. The appraisal states (in part): Wooden container, dark brown with top. Individual clinging to side with head extending above lip of container…Height of container including lid is twelve inches. Origin: Congo, Ethnic group: Kuba. Appraised January 17, 1998 at $800.
Pende Helmet Mask.

$1,200 USD Offers ConsideredPende Helmet Mask.

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Tribal Art
Purchased in 1993, the estimated age was 70+ years. The appraisal states (in part): Helmet mask with raffia surrounding base. White face with pierced slit eyes. Nostril holes also pierced. Geometric carvings at base below two carved horizontal lines which circle the base of the mask…..Appraised October 17th, 1997 at $1,800. Origin: Congo, Ethnic group: Pende.
Luba Female

$650 USD Offers ConsideredLuba Female

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Tribal Art
Purchased in Kenya in 1994. The appraisal states (in part): Wooden statue of female sitting on feet with long carved coiffure down back to hips. Scarification from top of head to tip of nose….Overall height of statue is 13 ˝ inches. Slight crack from top of head extending to chin crossing right eye. Another crack which shows evidence of repair starts under chin and down center extending to base. Appraised October 25, 1997 at $1100.
Yombe Helmet Mask

$1,400 USD Offers ConsideredYombe Helmet Mask

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Tribal Art
Yombe Helmet Mask. Purchased in 1995, the estimated age was 70+ years. The appraisal description states (in part): Helmet mask, black wood. Thick features, top has fabric material interwoven with cowrie shells. Copper woven strip descends from cowrie shells to tip of nose. Co centric plates on front of forehead and on cheeks. Bulbous nose, mouth slightly open exposing bottom row of teeth….. Measurement of mask from top of head to chin is 13 inches. Diameter approximately 12 inches….Country of ...
Helmet Mask.

$1,500 USD Offers ConsideredHelmet Mask.

Collectibles:Ethnographic:Tribal Art
Purchased in Kenya in 1993. The appraisal states (in part) Large wooden helmet mask. Copper strip across forehead with colorful glass beads inse(t) across eyelids, down bridge of nose and from beneath mouth to bottom of cheek…Raffia skirt completely surrounding the bottom. Overall height of mask from top of head to chin is 13 inches. Diameter is 12 inches. Origin: Congo. Appraised October 25, 1997 at $2,500.
 
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