Early Rare Antique » congo https://earlyrareantique.com Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:56:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare https://earlyrareantique.com/early-songye-power-figure-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-rare/ https://earlyrareantique.com/early-songye-power-figure-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-rare/#comments Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:54:47 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/early-songye-power-figure-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-rare/
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare

Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
EARLY SONGYE POWER FIGURE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO. A RARE & EARLY WORK – SEE PHOTO’S. Dimensions: approx 13inches tall. Condition: Age and marks to the wood.
Early Songye Power Figure Democratic Republic Of The Congo Rare
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/early-songye-power-figure-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-rare/feed/ 0 Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-african-yaka-mbwoolo-fetish-figure-congo-early-to-mid-20th-century/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-african-yaka-mbwoolo-fetish-figure-congo-early-to-mid-20th-century/#comments Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:06:43 +0000 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-african-yaka-mbwoolo-fetish-figure-congo-early-to-mid-20th-century/
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century

Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century. This is an extremely rare African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure on wood stand that is painted black. It is possible that it is 19th century, but I cannot be sure. What makes this figure so rare is that the fiber and resin and colored earth are in very good condition. Most of the fetish figures that you find do not have the pouch(bonga-magic) with the power ingredients intact. These figures were used among the Yaka tribe of Zaire to support or contain special concoctions or powers. When charged with these ingredients, they become medicines-poisons that “make ill” through an invisible (supernatural) influence – or “make well” by removing this influence. Owned by specific lineages rather than individuals. The man or woman who becomes cured is entitled to become its ritual officer or nganga (‘doctor’). Mbwoolo figures are passed on from generation to generation. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Dennis Bettancourt, Los Angeles, CA. I will sell this item with these documents. Measurements with stand: 11 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 inches. Weight: 1 lb 6oz. Condition: Very good condition. Very rare to find a fetish figure with the fabric, fiber and paint resin practically intact. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck! This item is in the category “Antiques\Ethnographic\African\Sculptures & Statues”. The seller is “esellerbernard” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • magic: healing
  • bonga: Wamba River
  • Bafumo: Democratic Republic of Congo
  • Color: rust
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Material: fiber
  • Tribe: Yaka
  • Mbwoolo: Bayaka

Rare Antique African Yaka Mbwoolo Fetish Figure Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
]]> https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-antique-african-yaka-mbwoolo-fetish-figure-congo-early-to-mid-20th-century/feed/ 0 Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900 https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-old-tribal-bembe-statuette-former-belgian-congo-late-1800-or-early-1900/ https://earlyrareantique.com/rare-old-tribal-bembe-statuette-former-belgian-congo-late-1800-or-early-1900/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2021 10:38:42 +0000 http://earlyrareantique.com/rare-old-tribal-bembe-statuette-former-belgian-congo-late-1800-or-early-1900/
Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900
Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900
Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900
Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900
Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900
Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900
Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900
Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900

Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900
Antique Standing Female Figure from the BEMBE People. Belgian Congo – late 1800 or early 1900. Wood, porcelain or shell, pigments ; Fine carved pattern of scarifications. “Bilongo” hole for religious or magic filler in the anal region ; height : 11.4 cm x 4 cm x 3.6 cm approx. Provenance : my family collection of ethnographic antiques from Congo. The item “Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900″ is in sale since Thursday, August 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Ethnographic\African\Sculptures & Statues”. The seller is “jmr_06″ and is located in St Jean Cap Ferrat. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Color: Brown
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Material: Wood
  • Tribe: Bembe
  • Maker: Tribal

Rare Old Tribal BEMBE Statuette former Belgian Congo late 1800 or early 1900
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