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Diviner’s Mask, Early 20th century, Congo, Africa and Angola, Yombe people; Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-diviners-mask-early-20th-century-congo-africa-and-angola-yombe-people-35840196.htmlRMC28JF0–Diviner’s Mask, Early 20th century, Congo, Africa and Angola, Yombe people; Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, USA
fine arts, Africa, sculpture, Akuaba, Yombe female idol, wood carving, Congo, private collection, , Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-fine-arts-africa-sculpture-akuaba-yombe-female-idol-wood-carving-congo-17934761.htmlRMB14YY5–fine arts, Africa, sculpture, Akuaba, Yombe female idol, wood carving, Congo, private collection, , Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared
Democratic Republic of Congo Sculpture Yombe 19 Century African Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-democratic-republic-of-congo-sculpture-yombe-19-century-african-44005462.htmlRMCFGHBJ–Democratic Republic of Congo Sculpture Yombe 19 Century African
Mother-and-Child Figure, mid to late 1800s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yombe, mid to late 19th century. Wood; overall: 26 cm (10 1/4 in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mother-and-child-figure-mid-to-late-1800s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-yombe-mid-to-late-19th-century-wood-overall-26-cm-10-14-in-image240477934.htmlRMRY6M1J–Mother-and-Child Figure, mid to late 1800s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yombe, mid to late 19th century. Wood; overall: 26 cm (10 1/4 in
Wooden figure for ancestor worship; Bakongo Tribe; Yombe Group; Democratic Republic of Congo; Africa 20th century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-wooden-figure-for-ancestor-worship-bakongo-tribe-yombe-group-democratic-131238368.htmlRMHHEBTG–Wooden figure for ancestor worship; Bakongo Tribe; Yombe Group; Democratic Republic of Congo; Africa 20th century
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-image328774585.htmlRM2A2TY9D–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art
Art inspired by Drum, 19th century, Loango (just north of Pointe-Noire), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vili or Yombe people, Wood, fiber, glass, 30 11/16 × 9 7/16 × 6 3/4 in. (78 × 24 × 17.2 cm), Membranophone-single-headed / cylindro-conical, When drums are supported by sculpted, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/art-inspired-by-drum-19th-century-loango-just-north-of-pointe-noire-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-vili-or-yombe-people-wood-fiber-glass-30-1116-9-716-6-34-in-78-24-172-cm-membranophone-single-headed-cylindro-conical-when-drums-are-supported-by-sculpted-classic-works-modernized-by-artotop-with-a-splash-of-modernity-shapes-color-and-value-eye-catching-visual-impact-on-art-emotions-through-freedom-of-artworks-in-a-contemporary-way-a-timeless-message-pursuing-a-wildly-creative-new-direction-artists-turning-to-the-digital-medium-and-creating-the-artotop-nft-image462848028.htmlRF2HW0FAM–Art inspired by Drum, 19th century, Loango (just north of Pointe-Noire), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vili or Yombe people, Wood, fiber, glass, 30 11/16 × 9 7/16 × 6 3/4 in. (78 × 24 × 17.2 cm), Membranophone-single-headed / cylindro-conical, When drums are supported by sculpted, Classic works modernized by Artotop with a splash of modernity. Shapes, color and value, eye-catching visual impact on art. Emotions through freedom of artworks in a contemporary way. A timeless message pursuing a wildly creative new direction. Artists turning to the digital medium and creating the Artotop NFT
wooden mask statue Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-wooden-mask-statue-87634276.htmlRMF2G2BG–wooden mask statue
Mother and Child Figure, late 1800s-early 1900s. The Kongo people inhabit a large territory now divided among the nations of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, and Angola. The mother and child theme is common in the carving of the Yombe, one of the many Kongo ethnic groups; this example is distinguished by the emotionally powerful expression of the mother's gaunt face. The large size and soft wood of this sculpture indicate a funerary function and placement within a roofed ancestral shrine. The Yombe woman represented was clearly powerful; perhaps her fertility was critical to the s Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mother-and-child-figure-late-1800s-early-1900s-the-kongo-people-inhabit-a-large-territory-now-divided-among-the-nations-of-congo-democratic-republic-of-congo-cabinda-and-angola-the-mother-and-child-theme-is-common-in-the-carving-of-the-yombe-one-of-the-many-kongo-ethnic-groups-this-example-is-distinguished-by-the-emotionally-powerful-expression-of-the-mothers-gaunt-face-the-large-size-and-soft-wood-of-this-sculpture-indicate-a-funerary-function-and-placement-within-a-roofed-ancestral-shrine-the-yombe-woman-represented-was-clearly-powerful-perhaps-her-fertility-was-critical-to-the-s-image330107589.htmlRM2A51KGN–Mother and Child Figure, late 1800s-early 1900s. The Kongo people inhabit a large territory now divided among the nations of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, and Angola. The mother and child theme is common in the carving of the Yombe, one of the many Kongo ethnic groups; this example is distinguished by the emotionally powerful expression of the mother's gaunt face. The large size and soft wood of this sculpture indicate a funerary function and placement within a roofed ancestral shrine. The Yombe woman represented was clearly powerful; perhaps her fertility was critical to the s
ARTE AFRICANO. REPUBLICA DEMOCRATICA DEL CONGO. FIGURA FEMENINA ARRODILLADA Y CON UN NIÑO (TUMBA). Pueblos YOMBE. Siglos XIX-XX. Museo de Arte de Dallas (Dallas Art Museum). Estado de Texas Estados Unidos. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/arte-africano-republica-democratica-del-congo-figura-femenina-arrodillada-y-con-un-nio-tumba-pueblos-yombe-siglos-xix-xx-museo-de-arte-de-dallas-dallas-art-museum-estado-de-texas-estados-unidos-image209606683.htmlRMP50BCY–ARTE AFRICANO. REPUBLICA DEMOCRATICA DEL CONGO. FIGURA FEMENINA ARRODILLADA Y CON UN NIÑO (TUMBA). Pueblos YOMBE. Siglos XIX-XX. Museo de Arte de Dallas (Dallas Art Museum). Estado de Texas Estados Unidos.
Chief or nobleman's headdress (mpu), Kongo-related peoples, possibly Vili or Yombe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Angola, 1800s, raffia - Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chief-or-noblemans-headdress-mpu-kongo-related-peoples-possibly-vili-or-yombe-democratic-republic-of-congo-cabinda-or-angola-1800s-raffia-image259742314.htmlRMW2G7Y6–Chief or nobleman's headdress (mpu), Kongo-related peoples, possibly Vili or Yombe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Angola, 1800s, raffia -
Chief or nobleman's headdress (mpu), Kongo related peoples, possibly Vili or Yombe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Angola, 1800s, raffia Textile Museum, George Washington University DSC09949 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/chief-or-noblemans-headdress-mpu-kongo-related-peoples-possibly-vili-image153146399.htmlRMJW4BP7–Chief or nobleman's headdress (mpu), Kongo related peoples, possibly Vili or Yombe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cabinda, or Angola, 1800s, raffia Textile Museum, George Washington University DSC09949
Guangzhou. 29th Apr, 2016. Photo taken on April 29, 2016 shows man's mask Yombe displayed during the 'Face of God -- The Rare Masks from Central Africa' exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The exhibition opened here on Friday and is free to public until July 24. © Xu Jianmei/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-guangzhou-29th-apr-2016-photo-taken-on-april-29-2016-shows-mans-mask-103420559.htmlRMG075YB–Guangzhou. 29th Apr, 2016. Photo taken on April 29, 2016 shows man's mask Yombe displayed during the 'Face of God -- The Rare Masks from Central Africa' exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The exhibition opened here on Friday and is free to public until July 24. © Xu Jianmei/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/egyptian-sleeping-headrest-of-courtisan-metou-2350-200-bc-yombe-rs6-moyenne-alabaster-louvre-museum-e11479-or-e22285-image450428661.htmlRF2H4PP9W–Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285.
Scepter. Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yombe peoples, 20th century. Jewelry and Adornments; scepters. Ivory Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/scepter-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-yombe-peoples-20th-century-jewelry-and-adornments-scepters-ivory-image464714046.htmlRM2J01FE6–Scepter. Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yombe peoples, 20th century. Jewelry and Adornments; scepters. Ivory
Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285. Inscribed Metou friend, per Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/egyptian-sleeping-headrest-of-courtisan-metou-2350-200-bc-yombe-rs6-moyenne-alabaster-louvre-museum-e11479-or-e22285-inscribed-metou-friend-per-image450428649.htmlRF2H4PP9D–Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285. Inscribed Metou friend, per
Ancestral Shrine Figure. Artist: Master of the Kneeling Female Figure with Vessel, Yombe, active 19th–early 20th century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ancestral-shrinefigure-artist-master-of-the-kneeling-female-figure-with-vessel-yombe-active-19thearly-20th-century-image463092362.htmlRM2HWBK0X–Ancestral Shrine Figure. Artist: Master of the Kneeling Female Figure with Vessel, Yombe, active 19th–early 20th century
An expert in ancient ceremony of Africa introduces to media the mask Yombe during the Face of God -- The Rare Masks from Central Africa exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital of south China s Guangdong Province, April 29, 2016. The exhibition opened here on Friday and is free to public until July 24. ) (zwx) CHINA-GUANGDONG-RARE MASKS FROM CENTRAL AFRICA-EXHIBITION(CN) XuxJianmei PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN to Expert in Ancient Ceremony of Africa introduces to Media The Mask during The Face of God The Rare masks from Central Africa Exhibition AT The Guangdong Museum in Guangzho Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-expert-in-ancient-ceremony-of-africa-introduces-to-media-the-mask-yombe-during-the-face-of-god-the-rare-masks-from-central-africa-exhibition-at-the-guangdong-museum-in-guangzhou-capital-of-south-china-s-guangdong-province-april-29-2016-the-exhibition-opened-here-on-friday-and-is-free-to-public-until-july-24-zwx-china-guangdong-rare-masks-from-central-africa-exhibitioncn-xuxjianmei-publicationxnotxinxchn-to-expert-in-ancient-ceremony-of-africa-introduces-to-media-the-mask-during-the-face-of-god-the-rare-masks-from-central-africa-exhibition-at-the-guangdong-museum-in-guangzho-image563927029.htmlRM2RND2K1–An expert in ancient ceremony of Africa introduces to media the mask Yombe during the Face of God -- The Rare Masks from Central Africa exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital of south China s Guangdong Province, April 29, 2016. The exhibition opened here on Friday and is free to public until July 24. ) (zwx) CHINA-GUANGDONG-RARE MASKS FROM CENTRAL AFRICA-EXHIBITION(CN) XuxJianmei PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN to Expert in Ancient Ceremony of Africa introduces to Media The Mask during The Face of God The Rare masks from Central Africa Exhibition AT The Guangdong Museum in Guangzho
Ndungu 19th century probably Yombe people. Ndungu. probably Yombe people. 19th century. Wood, hide. Mayumba, Gabon. Membranophone-double-headed / biconical drum Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ndungu-19th-century-probably-yombe-people-ndungu-probably-yombe-people-19th-century-wood-hide-mayumba-gabon-membranophone-double-headed-biconical-drum-image457913043.htmlRM2HGYMN7–Ndungu 19th century probably Yombe people. Ndungu. probably Yombe people. 19th century. Wood, hide. Mayumba, Gabon. Membranophone-double-headed / biconical drum
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851933.htmlRF2B953KW–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Woman and Child, mid- to late 1800s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yombe carver. Wood; overall: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/woman-and-child-mid-to-late-1800s-africa-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-congo-yombe-carver-wood-overall-26-cm-10-14-in-image448115178.htmlRM2H11BDE–Woman and Child, mid- to late 1800s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yombe carver. Wood; overall: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.).
Title: Ngoma (drum) , 19th century, Geography: Loango (just north of Point-Noire), Democratic Republic of Congo, Culture: Vili or Yombe people, Medium: Wood, fiber, glass Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-title-ngoma-drum-19th-century-geography-loango-just-north-of-point-168252718.htmlRMKNMG1J–Title: Ngoma (drum) , 19th century, Geography: Loango (just north of Point-Noire), Democratic Republic of Congo, Culture: Vili or Yombe people, Medium: Wood, fiber, glass
African art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, leopard bronze figures, New York City, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/african-art-exhibition-at-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-leopard-bronze-figures-new-york-city-usa-image560794091.htmlRM2RGAAGB–African art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, leopard bronze figures, New York City, USA
Wooden figure for ancestor worship; Bakongo Tribe; Yombe Group; Democratic Republic of Congo; Africa 20th century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-wooden-figure-for-ancestor-worship-bakongo-tribe-yombe-group-democratic-131238366.htmlRMHHEBTE–Wooden figure for ancestor worship; Bakongo Tribe; Yombe Group; Democratic Republic of Congo; Africa 20th century
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-image328774591.htmlRM2A2TY9K–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art
Drum MET DP321282 502290 Vili or Yombe people, Drum, 19th century, Wood, fiber, glass, 30 11/16 ? 9 7/16 ? 6 3/4 in. (78 ? 24 ? 17.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1743) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-drum-met-dp321282-502290-vili-or-yombe-people-drum-19th-century-wood-168040678.htmlRMKNAWGP–Drum MET DP321282 502290 Vili or Yombe people, Drum, 19th century, Wood, fiber, glass, 30 11/16 ? 9 7/16 ? 6 3/4 in. (78 ? 24 ? 17.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1743)
Archive image from page 116 of Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876. Ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen . dieloangoexpedi00gssf Year: 1888 CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yombe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben unt Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/archive-image-from-page-116-of-die-loango-expedition-ausgesandt-von-der-die-loango-expedition-ausgesandt-von-der-deutschen-gesellschaft-zur-erforschung-aequatorial-africas-1873-1876-ein-reisewerk-in-drei-abtheilungen-dieloangoexpedi00gssf-year-1888-capitel-iv-festsetzung-der-reise-nach-dem-kuilu-abschied-von-dr-bastian-pontanegra-gastmal-eines-negers-factoreien-von-loango-eine-stein-mauer-vernderte-jahreszeit-am-kuilu-shr-reis-stromfahrt-das-waldland-yombe-oder-mayombe-der-kuilu-als-bergstrom-die-katarakten-von-bumina-kakamueka-leben-unt-image258884651.htmlRMW1560B–Archive image from page 116 of Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876. Ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen . dieloangoexpedi00gssf Year: 1888 CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yombe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben unt
Scepter, late 1800s-early 1900s. Used by male chiefs, ivory scepters were both symbols of status that indicated worldly authority and religious emblems that suggested supernatural influence. In Yombe society until the early 1900s, the aggressive side of a chief’s authority was dramatized in spectacular public executions. These scepters depict a chief enthroned on the bound body of a criminal destined for such a death. The use of ivory implies that the chief has the fatal power of an elephant. His hairstyle most likely derives from that worn by Portuguese sailors, and he chews a bitter r Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/scepter-late-1800s-early-1900s-used-by-male-chiefs-ivory-scepters-were-both-symbols-of-status-that-indicated-worldly-authority-and-religious-emblems-that-suggested-supernatural-influence-in-yombe-society-until-the-early-1900s-the-aggressive-side-of-a-chiefx2019s-authority-was-dramatized-in-spectacular-public-executions-these-scepters-depict-a-chief-enthroned-on-the-bound-body-of-a-criminal-destined-for-such-a-death-the-use-of-ivory-implies-that-the-chief-has-the-fatal-power-of-an-elephant-his-hairstyle-most-likely-derives-from-that-worn-by-portuguese-sailors-and-he-chews-a-bitter-r-image330117084.htmlRM2A523KT–Scepter, late 1800s-early 1900s. Used by male chiefs, ivory scepters were both symbols of status that indicated worldly authority and religious emblems that suggested supernatural influence. In Yombe society until the early 1900s, the aggressive side of a chief’s authority was dramatized in spectacular public executions. These scepters depict a chief enthroned on the bound body of a criminal destined for such a death. The use of ivory implies that the chief has the fatal power of an elephant. His hairstyle most likely derives from that worn by Portuguese sailors, and he chews a bitter r
Ngoma (drum). Culture: Vili or Yombe people. Dimensions: H. 30 11/16 × W. 9 7/16 × D. 6 3/4 in. (78 × 24 × 17.2 cm). Date: 19th century. When drums are supported by sculpted works, female figures are most often depicted. Occasionally, a multitier complex of male and animal figures lifts the drum. This example, played with the rattan rope beater of the hands, is associated with the Nkisi cult of the lower Zaire river region, and adjacent areas to the north. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ngoma-drum-culture-vili-or-yombe-people-dimensions-h-30-1116-w-9-716-d-6-34-in-78-24-172-cm-date-19th-century-when-drums-are-supported-by-sculpted-works-female-figures-are-most-often-depicted-occasionally-a-multitier-complex-of-male-and-animal-figures-lifts-the-drum-this-example-played-with-the-rattan-rope-beater-of-the-hands-is-associated-with-the-nkisi-cult-of-the-lower-zaire-river-region-and-adjacent-areas-to-the-north-museum-metropolitan-museum-of-art-new-york-usa-image213294689.htmlRMPB0BFD–Ngoma (drum). Culture: Vili or Yombe people. Dimensions: H. 30 11/16 × W. 9 7/16 × D. 6 3/4 in. (78 × 24 × 17.2 cm). Date: 19th century. When drums are supported by sculpted works, female figures are most often depicted. Occasionally, a multitier complex of male and animal figures lifts the drum. This example, played with the rattan rope beater of the hands, is associated with the Nkisi cult of the lower Zaire river region, and adjacent areas to the north. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
Drum MET MI140 502290 Vili or Yombe people, Drum, 19th century, Wood, fiber, glass, 30 11/16 ? 9 7/16 ? 6 3/4 in. (78 ? 24 ? 17.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1743) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-drum-met-mi140-502290-vili-or-yombe-people-drum-19th-century-wood-168401664.htmlRMKNYA14–Drum MET MI140 502290 Vili or Yombe people, Drum, 19th century, Wood, fiber, glass, 30 11/16 ? 9 7/16 ? 6 3/4 in. (78 ? 24 ? 17.2 cm). The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 (89.4.1743)
. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876. Ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen. Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas; Scientific expeditions; Vili (African people). CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yombe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben un Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/die-loango-expedition-ausgesandt-von-der-deutschen-gesellschaft-zur-erforschung-aequatorial-africas-1873-1876-ein-reisewerk-in-drei-abtheilungen-deutschen-gesellschaft-zur-erforschung-aequatorial-africas-scientific-expeditions-vili-african-people-capitel-iv-festsetzung-der-reise-nach-dem-kuilu-abschied-von-dr-bastian-pontanegra-gastmal-eines-negers-factoreien-von-loango-eine-stein-mauer-vernderte-jahreszeit-am-kuilu-shr-reis-stromfahrt-das-waldland-yombe-oder-mayombe-der-kuilu-als-bergstrom-die-katarakten-von-bumina-kakamueka-leben-un-image231507972.htmlRMRCJ2NT–. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876. Ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen. Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas; Scientific expeditions; Vili (African people). CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yombe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben un
Guangzhou, China's Guangdong Province. 29th Apr, 2016. An expert in ancient ceremony of Africa introduces to media the mask Yombe during the 'Face of God -- The Rare Masks from Central Africa' exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, April 29, 2016. The exhibition opened here on Friday and is free to public until July 24. © Xu Jianmei/Xinhua/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-guangzhou-chinas-guangdong-province-29th-apr-2016-an-expert-in-ancient-103420568.htmlRMG075YM–Guangzhou, China's Guangdong Province. 29th Apr, 2016. An expert in ancient ceremony of Africa introduces to media the mask Yombe during the 'Face of God -- The Rare Masks from Central Africa' exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, April 29, 2016. The exhibition opened here on Friday and is free to public until July 24. © Xu Jianmei/Xinhua/Alamy Live News
. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876. Ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen . CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yombe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben unter Negern. ââ Der Hochwald von Yombe. â Die Bayombe. â Besuch beim Häuptling Nganga Mvumbi. â Landreise Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/die-loango-expedition-ausgesandt-von-der-deutschen-gesellschaft-zur-erforschung-aequatorial-africas-1873-1876-ein-reisewerk-in-drei-abtheilungen-capitel-iv-festsetzung-der-reise-nach-dem-kuilu-abschied-von-dr-bastian-pontanegra-gastmal-eines-negers-factoreien-von-loango-eine-stein-mauer-vernderte-jahreszeit-am-kuilu-shr-reis-stromfahrt-das-waldland-yombe-oder-mayombe-der-kuilu-als-bergstrom-die-katarakten-von-bumina-kakamueka-leben-unter-negern-der-hochwald-von-yombe-die-bayombe-besuch-beim-huptling-nganga-mvumbi-landreise-image180883126.htmlRMME7X7J–. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876. Ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen . CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yombe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben unter Negern. ââ Der Hochwald von Yombe. â Die Bayombe. â Besuch beim Häuptling Nganga Mvumbi. â Landreise
Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285. Inscribed Metou friend, per Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/egyptian-sleeping-headrest-of-courtisan-metou-2350-200-bc-yombe-rs6-moyenne-alabaster-louvre-museum-e11479-or-e22285-inscribed-metou-friend-per-image450361365.htmlRF2H4KMED–Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285. Inscribed Metou friend, per
Photo taken on April 29, 2016 shows man s mask Yombe displayed during the Face of God -- The Rare Masks from Central Africa exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital of south China s Guangdong Province. The exhibition opened here on Friday and is free to public until July 24. ) (zwx) CHINA-GUANGDONG-RARE MASKS FROM CENTRAL AFRICA-EXHIBITION(CN) XuxJianmei PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Photo Taken ON April 29 2016 Shows Man S Mask displayed during The Face of God The Rare masks from Central Africa Exhibition AT The Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou Capital of South China S Guangdong Prov Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photo-taken-on-april-29-2016-shows-man-s-mask-yombe-displayed-during-the-face-of-god-the-rare-masks-from-central-africa-exhibition-at-the-guangdong-museum-in-guangzhou-capital-of-south-china-s-guangdong-province-the-exhibition-opened-here-on-friday-and-is-free-to-public-until-july-24-zwx-china-guangdong-rare-masks-from-central-africa-exhibitioncn-xuxjianmei-publicationxnotxinxchn-photo-taken-on-april-29-2016-shows-man-s-mask-displayed-during-the-face-of-god-the-rare-masks-from-central-africa-exhibition-at-the-guangdong-museum-in-guangzhou-capital-of-south-china-s-guangdong-prov-image563927042.htmlRM2RND2KE–Photo taken on April 29, 2016 shows man s mask Yombe displayed during the Face of God -- The Rare Masks from Central Africa exhibition at the Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou, capital of south China s Guangdong Province. The exhibition opened here on Friday and is free to public until July 24. ) (zwx) CHINA-GUANGDONG-RARE MASKS FROM CENTRAL AFRICA-EXHIBITION(CN) XuxJianmei PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Photo Taken ON April 29 2016 Shows Man S Mask displayed during The Face of God The Rare masks from Central Africa Exhibition AT The Guangdong Museum in Guangzhou Capital of South China S Guangdong Prov
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851930.htmlRF2B953KP–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Mother and Child Figure, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yombe, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood and paint; overall: 64.7 cm (25 1/2 in.). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mother-and-child-figure-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-congo-yombe-late-19th-early-20th-century-wood-and-paint-overall-647-cm-25-12-in-image448105788.htmlRM2H10YE4–Mother and Child Figure, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yombe, late 19th-early 20th century. Wood and paint; overall: 64.7 cm (25 1/2 in.).
African art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, hand carved wooden figures, New York City, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/african-art-exhibition-at-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-hand-carved-wooden-figures-new-york-city-usa-image560794097.htmlRM2RGAAGH–African art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, hand carved wooden figures, New York City, USA
Wooden figure for ancestor worship; Bakongo Tribe; Yombe Group; Democratic Republic of Congo; Africa 20th century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-wooden-figure-for-ancestor-worship-bakongo-tribe-yombe-group-democratic-131238370.htmlRMHHEBTJ–Wooden figure for ancestor worship; Bakongo Tribe; Yombe Group; Democratic Republic of Congo; Africa 20th century
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-image328774583.htmlRM2A2TY9B–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art
Female Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. This female figurine may be a fragment of a spoon or spatula, but this claim cannot be confirmed. Although the iconography of the human image is not uncommon in the art of the Yombe and related Kongo-speaking peoples, it does not reveal the object's function or purpose. The position of the arms has been interpreted as that of a bound prisoner while the head, tilted horizontally or at an angle, represents a broken neck or even a severed head, thus identifying the prisoner as a sacrificial victim. Yet, despite the large quantity of Yombe- and Kongo-attrib Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figurine-late-1800s-early-1900s-this-female-figurine-may-be-a-fragment-of-a-spoon-or-spatula-but-this-claim-cannot-be-confirmed-although-the-iconography-of-the-human-image-is-not-uncommon-in-the-art-of-the-yombe-and-related-kongo-speaking-peoples-it-does-not-reveal-the-objects-function-or-purpose-the-position-of-the-arms-has-been-interpreted-as-that-of-a-bound-prisoner-while-the-head-tilted-horizontally-or-at-an-angle-represents-a-broken-neck-or-even-a-severed-head-thus-identifying-the-prisoner-as-a-sacrificial-victim-yet-despite-the-large-quantity-of-yombe-and-kongo-attrib-image330088862.htmlRM2A50RKX–Female Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. This female figurine may be a fragment of a spoon or spatula, but this claim cannot be confirmed. Although the iconography of the human image is not uncommon in the art of the Yombe and related Kongo-speaking peoples, it does not reveal the object's function or purpose. The position of the arms has been interpreted as that of a bound prisoner while the head, tilted horizontally or at an angle, represents a broken neck or even a severed head, thus identifying the prisoner as a sacrificial victim. Yet, despite the large quantity of Yombe- and Kongo-attrib
Power Figure (Nkisi N'Kondi: Mangaaka). Culture: Kongo peoples; Yombe group. Dimensions: H. 46 1/2 in. (118 cm), W. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm), D. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm). Date: 19th century. Central African power figures are among the ubiquitous genres identified with African art. Conceived to house specific mystical forces, they were collaborative creations of Kongo sculptors and ritual specialists. This example belongs to the most ambitious class of that tradition, attributed to the atelier of a master active along the coast of Congo and Angola at the end of the nineteenth century and identified wi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/power-figure-nkisi-nkondi-mangaaka-culture-kongo-peoples-yombe-group-dimensions-h-46-12-in-118-cm-w-19-12-in-495-cm-d-15-12-in-394-cm-date-19th-century-central-african-power-figures-are-among-the-ubiquitous-genres-identified-with-african-art-conceived-to-house-specific-mystical-forces-they-were-collaborative-creations-of-kongo-sculptors-and-ritual-specialists-this-example-belongs-to-the-most-ambitious-class-of-that-tradition-attributed-to-the-atelier-of-a-master-active-along-the-coast-of-congo-and-angola-at-the-end-of-the-nineteenth-century-and-identified-wi-image213133049.htmlRMPAN1AH–Power Figure (Nkisi N'Kondi: Mangaaka). Culture: Kongo peoples; Yombe group. Dimensions: H. 46 1/2 in. (118 cm), W. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm), D. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm). Date: 19th century. Central African power figures are among the ubiquitous genres identified with African art. Conceived to house specific mystical forces, they were collaborative creations of Kongo sculptors and ritual specialists. This example belongs to the most ambitious class of that tradition, attributed to the atelier of a master active along the coast of Congo and Angola at the end of the nineteenth century and identified wi
. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876 : ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen. Scientific expeditions. CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â- Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yorrbe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben unter Negern. â Der Hochwald von Yombe. â Die Bayombe. â Besuch beim Häuptling Ng Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/die-loango-expedition-ausgesandt-von-der-deutschen-gesellschaft-zur-erforschung-aequatorial-africas-1873-1876-ein-reisewerk-in-drei-abtheilungen-scientific-expeditions-capitel-iv-festsetzung-der-reise-nach-dem-kuilu-abschied-von-dr-bastian-pontanegra-gastmal-eines-negers-factoreien-von-loango-eine-stein-mauer-vernderte-jahreszeit-am-kuilu-shr-reis-stromfahrt-das-waldland-yorrbe-oder-mayombe-der-kuilu-als-bergstrom-die-katarakten-von-bumina-kakamueka-leben-unter-negern-der-hochwald-von-yombe-die-bayombe-besuch-beim-huptling-ng-image231469538.htmlRMRCG9N6–. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876 : ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen. Scientific expeditions. CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â- Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yorrbe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben unter Negern. â Der Hochwald von Yombe. â Die Bayombe. â Besuch beim Häuptling Ng
. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876 : ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen . CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â- Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yorrbe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben unter Negern. â Der Hochwald von Yombe. â Die Bayombe. â Besuch beim Häuptling Nganga Mvumbi. â Landreis Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/die-loango-expedition-ausgesandt-von-der-deutschen-gesellschaft-zur-erforschung-aequatorial-africas-1873-1876-ein-reisewerk-in-drei-abtheilungen-capitel-iv-festsetzung-der-reise-nach-dem-kuilu-abschied-von-dr-bastian-pontanegra-gastmal-eines-negers-factoreien-von-loango-eine-stein-mauer-vernderte-jahreszeit-am-kuilu-shr-reis-stromfahrt-das-waldland-yorrbe-oder-mayombe-der-kuilu-als-bergstrom-die-katarakten-von-bumina-kakamueka-leben-unter-negern-der-hochwald-von-yombe-die-bayombe-besuch-beim-huptling-nganga-mvumbi-landreis-image180882478.htmlRMME7WCE–. Die Loango-Expedition ausgesandt von der Deutschen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung Aequatorial-Africas, 1873-1876 : ein Reisewerk in drei Abtheilungen . CAPITEL IV. Festsetzung der Reise nach dem Kuilu. â Abschied von Dr. Bastian. â â Pontanegra. â Gastmal eines Negers. â Factoreien von Loango. â- Eine Stein- mauer. â Veränderte Jahreszeit. â Am Kuilu. â Shr. Reis. â Stromfahrt. â Das Waldland Yorrbe oder Mayombe. â Der Kuilu als Bergstrom. â Die Katarakten von Bumina. â Kakamueka. â Leben unter Negern. â Der Hochwald von Yombe. â Die Bayombe. â Besuch beim Häuptling Nganga Mvumbi. â Landreis
Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285. Inscribed Metou friend, per Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/egyptian-sleeping-headrest-of-courtisan-metou-2350-200-bc-yombe-rs6-moyenne-alabaster-louvre-museum-e11479-or-e22285-inscribed-metou-friend-per-image450449190.htmlRF2H4RMF2–Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285. Inscribed Metou friend, per
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851935.htmlRF2B953KY–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Female Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Ivory; overall: 12 x 2.5 x 4.5 cm (4 3/4 x 1 x 1 3/4 in.). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figurine-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-people-ivory-overall-12-x-25-x-45-cm-4-34-x-1-x-1-34-in-image448102664.htmlRM2H10REG–Female Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Ivory; overall: 12 x 2.5 x 4.5 cm (4 3/4 x 1 x 1 3/4 in.).
African art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, hand carved wooden table depicting king and warriors, New York City, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/african-art-exhibition-at-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-hand-carved-wooden-table-depicting-king-and-warriors-new-york-city-usa-image560794086.htmlRM2RGAAG6–African art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, hand carved wooden table depicting king and warriors, New York City, USA
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-image328774584.htmlRM2A2TY9C–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art
African art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mangaaka Power Figure (Nkisi N’Kondi), New York City, USA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/african-art-exhibition-at-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-mangaaka-power-figure-nkisi-nkondi-new-york-city-usa-image560794105.htmlRM2RGAAGW–African art exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Mangaaka Power Figure (Nkisi N’Kondi), New York City, USA
Male Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. This human-shaped nkisi in Yombe style—one of the most typical forms a spirit container can take among Kongo speakers in west-central Africa—features an enormous mirror-covered package on its stomach that is remarkably intact, meaning that the figure was not decommissioned before sale or disposal. The cloth bands and knots looped around its neck and down its back and fixed around its legs suggest that it was used to bind agreements or oaths. Most intriguing is the carving of a pangolin or scaly anteater atop the head, which represents lead Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/male-figurine-late-1800s-early-1900s-this-human-shaped-nkisi-in-yombe-stylex2014one-of-the-most-typical-forms-a-spirit-container-can-take-among-kongo-speakers-in-west-central-africax2014features-an-enormous-mirror-covered-package-on-its-stomach-that-is-remarkably-intact-meaning-that-the-figure-was-not-decommissioned-before-sale-or-disposal-the-cloth-bands-and-knots-looped-around-its-neck-and-down-its-back-and-fixed-around-its-legs-suggest-that-it-was-used-to-bind-agreements-or-oaths-most-intriguing-is-the-carving-of-a-pangolin-or-scaly-anteater-atop-the-head-which-represents-lead-image330105385.htmlRM2A51GP1–Male Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. This human-shaped nkisi in Yombe style—one of the most typical forms a spirit container can take among Kongo speakers in west-central Africa—features an enormous mirror-covered package on its stomach that is remarkably intact, meaning that the figure was not decommissioned before sale or disposal. The cloth bands and knots looped around its neck and down its back and fixed around its legs suggest that it was used to bind agreements or oaths. Most intriguing is the carving of a pangolin or scaly anteater atop the head, which represents lead
Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285. Inscribed Metou friend, per Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/egyptian-sleeping-headrest-of-courtisan-metou-2350-200-bc-yombe-rs6-moyenne-alabaster-louvre-museum-e11479-or-e22285-inscribed-metou-friend-per-image450433782.htmlRF2H4R0TP–Egyptian sleeping headrest of courtisan Metou, 2350-200 BC, yombe RS6 Moyenne, alabaster. Louvre Museum E11479 or E22285. Inscribed Metou friend, per
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851932.htmlRF2B953KT–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Scepter, late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of Congo, probably Kongo (Yombe sub-group) carver. Ivory; overall: 28 x 2.5 x 4 cm (11 x 1 x 1 9/16 in.). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/scepter-late-1800s-early-1900s-africa-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-congo-probably-kongo-yombe-sub-group-carver-ivory-overall-28-x-25-x-4-cm-11-x-1-x-1-916-in-image448098610.htmlRM2H10J9P–Scepter, late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of Congo, probably Kongo (Yombe sub-group) carver. Ivory; overall: 28 x 2.5 x 4 cm (11 x 1 x 1 9/16 in.).
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-image328774589.htmlRM2A2TY9H–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art
Mother-and-Child Figure , mid to late 1800s. This mother-and-child figure was probably part of a cult concerned with the treatment of infertility. Both her jewelry and her seated pose indicate that the woman occupied a high rank in her community. Her miter-shaped hairstyle, chiseled teeth, and raised body scars--considered to be marks of beauty and perfection--signal that the woman incarnates the founding ancestor of a kinship group. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mother-and-child-figure-mid-to-late-1800s-this-mother-and-child-figure-was-probably-part-of-a-cult-concerned-with-the-treatment-of-infertility-both-her-jewelry-and-her-seated-pose-indicate-that-the-woman-occupied-a-high-rank-in-her-community-her-miter-shaped-hairstyle-chiseled-teeth-and-raised-body-scars-considered-to-be-marks-of-beauty-and-perfection-signal-that-the-woman-incarnates-the-founding-ancestor-of-a-kinship-group-image330107603.htmlRM2A51KH7–Mother-and-Child Figure , mid to late 1800s. This mother-and-child figure was probably part of a cult concerned with the treatment of infertility. Both her jewelry and her seated pose indicate that the woman occupied a high rank in her community. Her miter-shaped hairstyle, chiseled teeth, and raised body scars--considered to be marks of beauty and perfection--signal that the woman incarnates the founding ancestor of a kinship group.
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851931.htmlRF2B953KR–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Flywhisk, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Wood and animal hair; overall: 30 x 16 x 18 cm (11 13/16 x 6 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/flywhisk-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-people-wood-and-animal-hair-overall-30-x-16-x-18-cm-11-1316-x-6-516-x-7-116-in-image448102507.htmlRM2H10R8Y–Flywhisk, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Wood and animal hair; overall: 30 x 16 x 18 cm (11 13/16 x 6 5/16 x 7 1/16 in.).
Ngoma (drum) 19th century Vili or Yombe people When drums are supported by sculpted works, female figures are most often depicted. Occasionally, a multitier complex of male and animal figures lifts the drum. This example, played with the rattan rope beater of the hands, is associated with the Nkisi cult of the lower Zaire river region, and adjacent areas to the north.. Ngoma (drum) 502290 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ngoma-drum-19th-century-vili-or-yombe-people-when-drums-are-supported-by-sculpted-works-female-figures-are-most-often-depicted-occasionally-a-multitier-complex-of-male-and-animal-figures-lifts-the-drum-this-example-played-with-the-rattan-rope-beater-of-the-hands-is-associated-with-the-nkisi-cult-of-the-lower-zaire-river-region-and-adjacent-areas-to-the-north-ngoma-drum-502290-image458492422.htmlRM2HHX3NA–Ngoma (drum) 19th century Vili or Yombe people When drums are supported by sculpted works, female figures are most often depicted. Occasionally, a multitier complex of male and animal figures lifts the drum. This example, played with the rattan rope beater of the hands, is associated with the Nkisi cult of the lower Zaire river region, and adjacent areas to the north.. Ngoma (drum) 502290
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-image328774590.htmlRM2A2TY9J–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art
Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet), late 1800s–early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker. Ivory; overall: 32 x 4 x 6 cm (12 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/oliphant-side-blown-trumpet-late-1800searly-1900s-africa-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-style-maker-ivory-overall-32-x-4-x-6-cm-12-58-x-1-916-x-2-38-in-image448102374.htmlRM2H10R46–Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet), late 1800s–early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker. Ivory; overall: 32 x 4 x 6 cm (12 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 2 3/8 in.).
Mother and Child Figure, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yombe, late 19th-early 20th century. Carved and painted wood; overall: 64.7 cm (25 1/2 in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mother-and-child-figure-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-congo-yombe-late-19th-early-20th-century-carved-and-painted-wood-overall-647-cm-25-12-in-image240462762.htmlRMRY60KP–Mother and Child Figure, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Yombe, late 19th-early 20th century. Carved and painted wood; overall: 64.7 cm (25 1/2 in
Male Figurine or Finial, early 1800s-early 1900s. This male figurine was probably once attached to a scepter or perhaps even to a fly whisk. There are traces on the surface that indicate the sculpture may have carried a medicine-filled package on its abdomen. The man seated with legs crossed and wearing a coiffure of Portuguese inspiration may represent a chief. His broken-off right hand would have held the carved imitation of a root called munkwiza , one of the most important chiefly medicines often buried in the earth of a chief 's compound. Perhaps the smaller figurine on the rear of the w Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/male-figurine-or-finial-early-1800s-early-1900s-this-male-figurine-was-probably-once-attached-to-a-scepter-or-perhaps-even-to-a-fly-whisk-there-are-traces-on-the-surface-that-indicate-the-sculpture-may-have-carried-a-medicine-filled-package-on-its-abdomen-the-man-seated-with-legs-crossed-and-wearing-a-coiffure-of-portuguese-inspiration-may-represent-a-chief-his-broken-off-right-hand-would-have-held-the-carved-imitation-of-a-root-called-munkwiza-one-of-the-most-important-chiefly-medicines-often-buried-in-the-earth-of-a-chief-s-compound-perhaps-the-smaller-figurine-on-the-rear-of-the-w-image330105365.htmlRM2A51GN9–Male Figurine or Finial, early 1800s-early 1900s. This male figurine was probably once attached to a scepter or perhaps even to a fly whisk. There are traces on the surface that indicate the sculpture may have carried a medicine-filled package on its abdomen. The man seated with legs crossed and wearing a coiffure of Portuguese inspiration may represent a chief. His broken-off right hand would have held the carved imitation of a root called munkwiza , one of the most important chiefly medicines often buried in the earth of a chief 's compound. Perhaps the smaller figurine on the rear of the w
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774225.htmlRM2A2TXTH–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figure-with-child-phemba-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-brass-glass-13-12-x-4-x-3-in-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851928.htmlRF2B953KM–female figure with child (Phemba), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, brass, glass, 13-1/2 x 4 x 3 in., African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Male Figurine or Finial, early 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Wood; overall: 9.7 x 3.8 x 3.3 cm (3 13/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/16 in.). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/male-figurine-or-finial-early-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-people-wood-overall-97-x-38-x-33-cm-3-1316-x-1-12-x-1-516-in-image448102525.htmlRM2H10R9H–Male Figurine or Finial, early 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Wood; overall: 9.7 x 3.8 x 3.3 cm (3 13/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/16 in.).
Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet), late 1800s-early 1900s. The elephant tusk used to make this trumpet was either shaved down or originated from a younger animal. The instrument is held horizontally when blown, as its mouthpiece is located in the tusk's inner curve. Trumpets were used as musical instruments on various occasions, and ivory examples seem to have been reserved for more solemn circumstances, such as funerals. However, short trumpets decorated with human figuration may have been made for export to Europe. Whether this assertion applies to the present object cannot be confirmed, though Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/oliphant-side-blown-trumpet-late-1800s-early-1900s-the-elephant-tusk-used-to-make-this-trumpet-was-either-shaved-down-or-originated-from-a-younger-animal-the-instrument-is-held-horizontally-when-blown-as-its-mouthpiece-is-located-in-the-tusks-inner-curve-trumpets-were-used-as-musical-instruments-on-various-occasions-and-ivory-examples-seem-to-have-been-reserved-for-more-solemn-circumstances-such-as-funerals-however-short-trumpets-decorated-with-human-figuration-may-have-been-made-for-export-to-europe-whether-this-assertion-applies-to-the-present-object-cannot-be-confirmed-though-image330108940.htmlRM2A51N90–Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet), late 1800s-early 1900s. The elephant tusk used to make this trumpet was either shaved down or originated from a younger animal. The instrument is held horizontally when blown, as its mouthpiece is located in the tusk's inner curve. Trumpets were used as musical instruments on various occasions, and ivory examples seem to have been reserved for more solemn circumstances, such as funerals. However, short trumpets decorated with human figuration may have been made for export to Europe. Whether this assertion applies to the present object cannot be confirmed, though
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774224.htmlRM2A2TXTG–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851090.htmlRF2B952HP–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Male Figure (nkisi), late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker. Wood, organic material (including resin), metalized glass, and cloth; overall: 17 x 5.3 x 7 cm (6 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 3/4 in.). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/male-figure-nkisi-late-1800s-early-1900s-africa-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-style-maker-wood-organic-material-including-resin-metalized-glass-and-cloth-overall-17-x-53-x-7-cm-6-1116-x-2-116-x-2-34-in-image448097161.htmlRM2H10GE1–Male Figure (nkisi), late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe-style maker. Wood, organic material (including resin), metalized glass, and cloth; overall: 17 x 5.3 x 7 cm (6 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 3/4 in.).
Flywhisk, late 1800s-early 1900s. Flywhisks had the same purpose as scepters in Central Africa: rather than whisk away flies, they denoted status, rank, and function. Although commonly associated with chiefs and titleholders, they were likely also owned by ritual specialists, diviners, and healers. Little is known about their actual occurrence in Kongoland, but based on evidence from other regions, they may also have been used to purify ritually polluted spaces; to bless people, places, or things by sprinkling them with liquids; or to settle disputes in court when brandished by a judge. Rare a Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/flywhisk-late-1800s-early-1900s-flywhisks-had-the-same-purpose-as-scepters-in-central-africa-rather-than-whisk-away-flies-they-denoted-status-rank-and-function-although-commonly-associated-with-chiefs-and-titleholders-they-were-likely-also-owned-by-ritual-specialists-diviners-and-healers-little-is-known-about-their-actual-occurrence-in-kongoland-but-based-on-evidence-from-other-regions-they-may-also-have-been-used-to-purify-ritually-polluted-spaces-to-bless-people-places-or-things-by-sprinkling-them-with-liquids-or-to-settle-disputes-in-court-when-brandished-by-a-judge-rare-a-image330089782.htmlRM2A50TTP–Flywhisk, late 1800s-early 1900s. Flywhisks had the same purpose as scepters in Central Africa: rather than whisk away flies, they denoted status, rank, and function. Although commonly associated with chiefs and titleholders, they were likely also owned by ritual specialists, diviners, and healers. Little is known about their actual occurrence in Kongoland, but based on evidence from other regions, they may also have been used to purify ritually polluted spaces; to bless people, places, or things by sprinkling them with liquids; or to settle disputes in court when brandished by a judge. Rare a
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774221.htmlRM2A2TXTD–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851101.htmlRF2B952J5–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Prestige Cap (mpu ngola), late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, or Cabinda (Angola), Kongo-style maker, possibly Yombe subgroup. Raffia palm fiber (Raphia ruffia or R. vinifera) and leopard claws; overall: 42 x 19.3 x 19 cm (16 9/16 x 7 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/prestige-cap-mpu-ngola-late-1800s-early-1900s-africa-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-congo-republic-of-congo-or-cabinda-angola-kongo-style-maker-possibly-yombe-subgroup-raffia-palm-fiber-raphia-ruffia-or-r-vinifera-and-leopard-claws-overall-42-x-193-x-19-cm-16-916-x-7-58-x-7-12-in-image448099066.htmlRM2H10JX2–Prestige Cap (mpu ngola), late 1800s-early 1900s. Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, or Cabinda (Angola), Kongo-style maker, possibly Yombe subgroup. Raffia palm fiber (Raphia ruffia or R. vinifera) and leopard claws; overall: 42 x 19.3 x 19 cm (16 9/16 x 7 5/8 x 7 1/2 in.).
Power Figure (Nkisi N'Kondi: Mangaaka) 19th century Kongo peoples, Yombe group Central African power figures are among the ubiquitous genres identified with African art. Conceived to house specific mystical forces, they were collaborative creations of Kongo sculptors and ritual specialists. This example belongs to the most ambitious class of that tradition, attributed to the atelier of a master active along the coast of Congo and Angola at the end of the nineteenth century and identified with Mangaaka, the preeminent force of jurisprudence.That power was represented as a presiding authority an Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/power-figure-nkisi-nkondi-mangaaka-19th-century-kongo-peoples-yombe-group-central-african-power-figures-are-among-the-ubiquitous-genres-identified-with-african-art-conceived-to-house-specific-mystical-forces-they-were-collaborative-creations-of-kongo-sculptors-and-ritual-specialists-this-example-belongs-to-the-most-ambitious-class-of-that-tradition-attributed-to-the-atelier-of-a-master-active-along-the-coast-of-congo-and-angola-at-the-end-of-the-nineteenth-century-and-identified-with-mangaaka-the-preeminent-force-of-jurisprudencethat-power-was-represented-as-a-presiding-authority-an-image458625087.htmlRM2HJ44YB–Power Figure (Nkisi N'Kondi: Mangaaka) 19th century Kongo peoples, Yombe group Central African power figures are among the ubiquitous genres identified with African art. Conceived to house specific mystical forces, they were collaborative creations of Kongo sculptors and ritual specialists. This example belongs to the most ambitious class of that tradition, attributed to the atelier of a master active along the coast of Congo and Angola at the end of the nineteenth century and identified with Mangaaka, the preeminent force of jurisprudence.That power was represented as a presiding authority an
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774228.htmlRM2A2TXTM–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851091.htmlRF2B952HR–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774222.htmlRM2A2TXTE–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851098.htmlRF2B952J2–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774227.htmlRM2A2TXTK–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851085.htmlRF2B952HH–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774226.htmlRM2A2TXTJ–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851100.htmlRF2B952J4–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774223.htmlRM2A2TXTF–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851095.htmlRF2B952HY–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774220.htmlRM2A2TXTC–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851087.htmlRF2B952HK–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-image328774230.htmlRM2A2TXTP–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art
Scepter, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Ivory; overall: 28 x 2.5 x 4 cm (11 x 1 x 1 9/16 in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/scepter-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-people-ivory-overall-28-x-25-x-4-cm-11-x-1-x-1-916-in-image240504731.htmlRMRY7X6K–Scepter, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Ivory; overall: 28 x 2.5 x 4 cm (11 x 1 x 1 9/16 in
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851096.htmlRF2B952J0–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Female Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Ivory; overall: 12 x 2.5 x 4.5 cm (4 3/4 x 1 x 1 3/4 in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/female-figurine-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-people-ivory-overall-12-x-25-x-45-cm-4-34-x-1-x-1-34-in-image240504730.htmlRMRY7X6J–Female Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Ivory; overall: 12 x 2.5 x 4.5 cm (4 3/4 x 1 x 1 3/4 in
human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/human-figure-nkisi-yombe-people-late-19th-century-early-20th-century-wood-glass-cloth-resin-feathers-12-12-x-9-x-2-34-in-including-feathers-african-art-reimagined-by-gibon-design-of-warm-cheerful-glowing-of-brightness-and-light-rays-radiance-classic-art-reinvented-with-a-modern-twist-photography-inspired-by-futurism-embracing-dynamic-energy-of-modern-technology-movement-speed-and-revolutionize-culture-image349851092.htmlRF2B952HT–human figure (Nkisi), Yombe people, late 19th century - early 20th century, wood, glass, cloth, resin, feathers, 12-1/2 x 9 x 2-3/4 in. (including feathers), African Art, Reimagined by Gibon, design of warm cheerful glowing of brightness and light rays radiance. Classic art reinvented with a modern twist. Photography inspired by futurism, embracing dynamic energy of modern technology, movement, speed and revolutionize culture.
Flywhisk, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Wood, animal hair; overall: 30 x 16 x 18 cm (11 13/16 x 6 5/16 x 7 1/16 in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/flywhisk-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-people-wood-animal-hair-overall-30-x-16-x-18-cm-11-1316-x-6-516-x-7-116-in-image240504705.htmlRMRY7X5N–Flywhisk, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Wood, animal hair; overall: 30 x 16 x 18 cm (11 13/16 x 6 5/16 x 7 1/16 in
Male Figurine or Finial, early 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe. Wood; overall: 9.7 x 3.8 x 3.3 cm (3 13/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/16 in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/male-figurine-or-finial-early-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-wood-overall-97-x-38-x-33-cm-3-1316-x-1-12-x-1-516-in-image240504706.htmlRMRY7X5P–Male Figurine or Finial, early 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe. Wood; overall: 9.7 x 3.8 x 3.3 cm (3 13/16 x 1 1/2 x 1 5/16 in
Male Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Wood with fabric; overall: 17 x 5.3 x 7 cm (6 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 3/4 in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/male-figurine-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-people-wood-with-fabric-overall-17-x-53-x-7-cm-6-1116-x-2-116-x-2-34-in-image240504704.htmlRMRY7X5M–Male Figurine, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Wood with fabric; overall: 17 x 5.3 x 7 cm (6 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 2 3/4 in
Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet), late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Ivory; overall: 32 x 4 x 6 cm (12 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 2 3/8 in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/oliphant-side-blown-trumpet-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-most-likely-cabinda-or-republic-of-the-congo-probably-yombe-people-ivory-overall-32-x-4-x-6-cm-12-58-x-1-916-x-2-38-in-image240504729.htmlRMRY7X6H–Oliphant (Side-Blown Trumpet), late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (most likely), Cabinda, or Republic of the Congo, probably Yombe people. Ivory; overall: 32 x 4 x 6 cm (12 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 2 3/8 in
Hat, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, possibly Yombe, late 19th - early 20th century. Raffia palm fiber, leopard claws; overall: 42 x 19.3 x 19 cm (16 9/16 x 7 5/8 x 7 1/2 in Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/hat-late-1800s-early-1900s-central-africa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-possibly-yombe-late-19th-early-20th-century-raffia-palm-fiber-leopard-claws-overall-42-x-193-x-19-cm-16-916-x-7-58-x-7-12-in-image240462788.htmlRMRY60MM–Hat, late 1800s-early 1900s. Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, possibly Yombe, late 19th - early 20th century. Raffia palm fiber, leopard claws; overall: 42 x 19.3 x 19 cm (16 9/16 x 7 5/8 x 7 1/2 in
Power Figure (Nkisi N'Kondi: Mangaaka), Kongo peoples, Yombe group, 19th century, Republic of the Congo or Cabinda, Angola, Chiloango River region, Kongo peoples, Yombe group, Wood, iron, resin, ceramic, plant fiber, textile, pigment, H. 46 7/16 × W. 19 1/2 × D. 15 1/2 in., 53 lb. (118 × 49.5 × 39.4 cm, 24 kg), Wood-Sculpture Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/power-figure-nkisi-nkondi-mangaaka-kongo-peoples-yombe-group-19th-century-republic-of-the-congo-or-cabinda-angola-chiloango-river-region-kongo-peoples-yombe-group-wood-iron-resin-ceramic-plant-fiber-textile-pigment-h-46-716-w-19-12-d-15-12-in-53-lb-118-495-394-cm-24-kg-wood-sculpture-image344644777.htmlRM2B0KWX1–Power Figure (Nkisi N'Kondi: Mangaaka), Kongo peoples, Yombe group, 19th century, Republic of the Congo or Cabinda, Angola, Chiloango River region, Kongo peoples, Yombe group, Wood, iron, resin, ceramic, plant fiber, textile, pigment, H. 46 7/16 × W. 19 1/2 × D. 15 1/2 in., 53 lb. (118 × 49.5 × 39.4 cm, 24 kg), Wood-Sculpture
Drum, 19th century, Loango (just north of Pointe-Noire), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vili or Yombe people, Wood, fiber Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-drum-19th-century-loango-just-north-of-pointe-noire-democratic-republic-162444100.htmlRMKC7Y30–Drum, 19th century, Loango (just north of Pointe-Noire), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Vili or Yombe people, Wood, fiber
Mask, late 19th century, 9 3/8 x 7 1/8 x 4 3/8 in. (23.8 x 18.1 x 11.1 cm), Wood, pigment, kaolin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century, The filed upper teeth and black headdress indicate that we’re looking at a high-ranking woman of Yombe society. Because this highly realistic mask shows her as an ancestor, her face is painted white, the color of the supernatural. When worn by a male dancer during ritual ceremonies, the spirit of the deceased woman would appear from the otherworld to bring fertility, appeasement, and wellbeing to the living Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/mask-late-19th-century-9-38-x-7-18-x-4-38-in-238-x-181-x-111-cm-wood-pigment-kaolin-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-19th-century-the-filed-upper-teeth-and-black-headdress-indicate-that-were-looking-at-a-high-ranking-woman-of-yombe-society-because-this-highly-realistic-mask-shows-her-as-an-ancestor-her-face-is-painted-white-the-color-of-the-supernatural-when-worn-by-a-male-dancer-during-ritual-ceremonies-the-spirit-of-the-deceased-woman-would-appear-from-the-otherworld-to-bring-fertility-appeasement-and-wellbeing-to-the-living-image573508109.htmlRM2T91FCD–Mask, late 19th century, 9 3/8 x 7 1/8 x 4 3/8 in. (23.8 x 18.1 x 11.1 cm), Wood, pigment, kaolin, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century, The filed upper teeth and black headdress indicate that we’re looking at a high-ranking woman of Yombe society. Because this highly realistic mask shows her as an ancestor, her face is painted white, the color of the supernatural. When worn by a male dancer during ritual ceremonies, the spirit of the deceased woman would appear from the otherworld to bring fertility, appeasement, and wellbeing to the living
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