Tabwa figure allegedly represent ancestors , this tabwa figure were carved as prestige object and their role was assert the chief’s authority . Material : Wood Dimention : 33cm Height : 0,5 kg Provenance : Private Collection Estimated age : 20th Century
Luba Kifwebe Nkisi Magical Hanging Basket. Use during as magical basket use in Kifwebe Society Height : 51x52cm Location: Democratic Republic of Congo Material : Wood , fibre Estimated age : Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Collection
Blacksmith bellows Songye Democratic Republic of Congo Wood , 74cm Imposing bellows with anthropomorphic grip, the body hollowed out with four cell , significant traces of use traces . showing an elegant head with a long neck and fascial features typical of the Songye , were used to raise and…
Kakulu ka Mpito was duped by the adulterous Waiyinda or by Mukobania, ‘the divider,’ who caused trouble by calling together people whom he did not know well for a beer party. Height : 27cm Material : Wood, Leather. Provenance: Collected in Congo Bukavu 1985 ,African Heritage , Private Collection Estimated…