Cultures and Ethnicities at Williamsburg Antiques at the Old Store

Kuba marriage ceremony cup 1900-1920 from Zaire, Congo This is an excellent example of a Kuba marriage cup from Congo, Zaire. It dtes from 1900s-1920s and is 2 and 1/2 inches tall. It was used in wedding ceremonies.

Price discounted 8/08

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9988-26

Tchukue Antique tribal Mask used ca. 1900 Congo Zaire This is a African Tchukue (Chuckwe) tribal mask from Zaire, Congo. It is roughly 80 years old and has the expected wear consistent with masks used in ceremonies, not tourist pieces. It is 8 and 1/2 inches tall. There is a small (size of you little finger nail) chip along one edge.

Price reduced 8/08.
Country of Origin: CG

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9988-02

Kuba tribal metal craft sword weapon from Zaire, Congo You are looking at an antique Kuba tribal metal craft weapon that served as currency in the past. It is thought to be from the 18th or 19th century. This is a rare piece from the rich cultural heritage of Zaire, Congo. These simple shaped iron weapons were recognized and used as currency for rare but major transactions. The handle is wood wrapped in either a brass or bronze band. It is 25 inches long.

Price reduced 8/08.

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9988-27

Lua-Lua tribal Mask from Zaire Congo This is a stricking African Lua-Lua tribal mask from Zaire or Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is roughly 100 years old and exhibits the wear consistent with masks used in ceremonies, not tourist pieces. It retains the cord netting used to hold it on. It is 12 inches tall.

Price reduced 8/08.
Country of Origin: CG

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9922-45

Complex Ironword African Sculpture This is a remarkably complex Ironwood sculpture featuring entwined human and animal figures. The carver has shown a high skil level in executing this intricate design. Signed on the bottom "KENTO"

Condition: Very Good.

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9922-23

Small American Indian Blanket Weaving I call this one a table rug. It is a vintage hand loomed wool rug size 14" x 16". It was old when we acquired in in the early 1980's, we've used it in our home since. Nice decorative piece in a traditional geometic design - gray, red and white.

Condition: Very good. No damage or stains.
Country of Origin: US

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