Three African Carved Wood Figures

Late 19th to mid- 20th century, (3) figures to include a Mambila (Nigeria)Tadep ancestor figure with applied clay and pigments (24 x 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.); a Luba (Democratic Republic of Congo) female figure with elongated neck, pendant breasts, and scarification to belly (26 x 8 x 7 in.); and a Songye (Democratic Republic of Congo) Katatora divination oracle (16 x 7 1/2 x 6 in.).

From the Collection of the late Robert and Judith Weston, Detroit, Michigan

Mambila figure with cracks, weathering to whole; Luba figure with cracking and scattered scuffs to whole; divination oracle with areas of insect damage, cracking, and water damage to whole.