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Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Located in Leuven, BE

Very old and exceptional Fang short sword People: Fang Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea Period: Mid 19th Century - 1880 Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard Very ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Art- Kuba Ceremonial Dance Cloth
African Art- Kuba Ceremonial Dance Cloth

African Art- Kuba Ceremonial Dance Cloth

Located in Chicago, IL

hail from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are well known for their elaborate textiles with the

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

African Drum
African Drum

African Drum

Unavailable|$750

African Drum

Located in Los Angeles, CA

African drum, from the Belgian Congo. Very beautiful object, made out of leather and wood.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

African Kuba Knife

African Kuba Knife

Unavailable|$500

African Kuba Knife

By Kuba

Located in New York, NY

This African knife, with a flared iron blade and a wooden handle, was made in the Congo by the Kuba

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Stool-Headrest
African Stool-Headrest

African Stool-Headrest

Unavailable|$805

African Stool-Headrest

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful African headrest-stool from Congo, Luba tribe, correct and good patina and shine of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa
Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa

Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional Tribal Art piece, an African ceremonial hat made out of hand-woven Raffia,the raffia

Category

1990s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

African Yombe Fetish Figure
African Yombe Fetish Figure

African Yombe Fetish Figure

Unavailable|$2,200

African Yombe Fetish Figure

Located in Montecito, CA

back. Paint is applied to the face of the figure and to the mask. This is an imposing piece of art.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Feathers, Raffia, Wood

African Metal Currency Exchange Object
African Metal Currency Exchange Object

African Metal Currency Exchange Object

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional African Currency Object in Patinated Metal, Congo from around 1970, the metal has a

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys
African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys

African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys

Located in London, GB

to be effective and used to make other figures. Congo early 20th century, Ex Sotheby's 1966, Schleger

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Woven War Shield
African Woven War Shield

African Woven War Shield

Unavailable|$2,800

African Woven War Shield

Located in San Rafael, CA

A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven to make a visually striking pattern, and is in fine condition. The original handle...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Framed Kuba Cloth, African Textile, Tribal, Ethnic 20th Century Folk Wall Art
Framed Kuba Cloth, African Textile, Tribal, Ethnic 20th Century Folk Wall Art

Framed Kuba Cloth, African Textile, Tribal, Ethnic 20th Century Folk Wall Art

Located in Totnes, GB

Republic of Congo and are prized for their complexity of design and earthy tones. Traditionally in Kuba

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Raffia

African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman
African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman

African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

western African art history in the 1970s. The Luba and the Hemba are socioculturally and artistically

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head
Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head

Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head

Located in London, GB

African tribal BaCongo Bakongo colonial staff head A 19th century BaCongo colonial staff or fly

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Painting by Monsengo Shula, African Contemporary Artist
Painting by Monsengo Shula, African Contemporary Artist

Painting by Monsengo Shula, African Contemporary Artist

By Monsengo Shula

Located in Paris, ile de france

-Republique Democratique du Congo-zaire ).Lives and work in Kinsasha, one of the most prominent African

Category

Early 2000s Congolese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

African Kuba Ndengese Wood Carved  Palm Wine Cup
African Kuba Ndengese Wood Carved  Palm Wine Cup

African Kuba Ndengese Wood Carved Palm Wine Cup

Located in New York, NY

Carved palm wine cup rising from a circular base, the angular face with naturalistic slender facial features, compact pronounced ears and scarification at the sides of the eyes, and ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand

Located in New York, NY

Rare Mbili currency used in the Ngbaka, Lobala and Bangala tribes in Congo. Circa Early 1800s, this

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

African Mangbetu Terracotta Vessel in the Shape of Conjoined Twins
African Mangbetu Terracotta Vessel in the Shape of Conjoined Twins

African Mangbetu Terracotta Vessel in the Shape of Conjoined Twins

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The Mangbetu moved to the Congo region from Sudan in the 1700s, and live in societies that revolve

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive pair of late 19th century extra-long African currency spears—properly referred to as

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa
Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa

Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa

By Songye Tribe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration an African mask from the Songye People of the DR Congo. Wood and pigment

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Kuba Palm Wine Cup, Tribal African, Congo, Africa
Kuba Palm Wine Cup, Tribal African, Congo, Africa

Kuba Palm Wine Cup, Tribal African, Congo, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kuba tribal African palm wine cup, Congo, Africa. A early 20th century Kuba palm wine cup with

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Sculpture
Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Sculpture

Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Sculpture

Located in Montreal, QC

A 20th century sculpture from the Lega. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DRC. They are also known as the Warega....

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Mask
Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Mask

Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Mask

Located in Montreal, QC

A 20th century mask from the Lega. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DRC. They are also known as the Warega. Livi...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early finely carved wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich dark patina. In the form of a

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face
Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face

Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face

Located in Point Richmond, CA

African Tribal Yaka wood slit drum with striker, DRC. A early 20th century, finely carved slit

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo
French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo

By Continental Art Deco

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind pair of African busts, from the Congo region, made during the 1940s-1950s of the

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Hand Carved Wooden Mask
African Tribal Art Hand Carved Wooden Mask

African Tribal Art Hand Carved Wooden Mask

Located in Stockholm, SE

Decorative African tribal mid century wooden Kifwebe mask for wall hanging. In great vintage and

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Rare Barotse Basket Zambia
African Tribal Art Fine Rare Barotse Basket Zambia

African Tribal Art Fine Rare Barotse Basket Zambia

Located in London, GB

Barotse Basket Zambia A very finely woven rare early 20th century round basket with cover with geometric and diamond motives Ba Rotse people Zambia are famed for there high qua...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Rush

Mid-Century African Kuba Wooden Tribal Art Sculpture, 1950s
Mid-Century African Kuba Wooden Tribal Art Sculpture, 1950s

Mid-Century African Kuba Wooden Tribal Art Sculpture, 1950s

Located in Salzburg, AT

Embodiment of the king in African Kuba art sculpture. Of divine origin for his subjects, the king

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Bembe Mask
African Bembe Mask

African Bembe Mask

Located in Rochester, NY

African Bembe mask with feathers from Congo region in original aged pigmented color to wood. From a

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood, Feathers

African Tribal Art Fine Kuba Miniature Palm Wine Cup 19th Century
African Tribal Art Fine Kuba Miniature Palm Wine Cup 19th Century

African Tribal Art Fine Kuba Miniature Palm Wine Cup 19th Century

Located in London, GB

Rare Kuba miniature Palm wine cup This finely carved cup would have been used at celebratory rituals and wedding feasts. Period: early 20th century Measures: H 3 1/2 inche...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure
Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure

Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure

Located in London, GB

“Can I please go toilet sir” A very cool and unique hand carved amusing wooden African figure

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Salampasu Helmet Mask
African Salampasu Helmet Mask

African Salampasu Helmet Mask

Located in Astoria, NY

African Salampasu Helmet Mask, carved wood, copper, and raffia, together with metal stand. Mask: 25

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Copper

Midcentury Framed African Tribal Kuba Cloth
Midcentury Framed African Tribal Kuba Cloth

Midcentury Framed African Tribal Kuba Cloth

Located in Dallas, TX

Midcentury Framed African tribal kuba cloth, Kuba cloths signify the story making and tribal art

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art

Materials

Raffia, Walnut

Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand
Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand

Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African Mbole copper bracelet currency from the early 20th century. This antique tribal anklet

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears
African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears

African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears

Located in Skokie, IL

African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears A set of five tribal spears from Central Africa. The

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage West African Axes
Pair of Vintage West African Axes

Pair of Vintage West African Axes

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous pair of pieces of African Tribal Art, namely, a pair of vintage West African

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Central African Songye Tribe Wooden Kifwebe Mask
Central African Songye Tribe Wooden Kifwebe Mask

Central African Songye Tribe Wooden Kifwebe Mask

Located in London, GB

A striking African tribal Kifwebe mask, produced by the Songye peoples, early 20th century. The

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century
Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century

Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

rich patina. Such figures are amongst the most characteristic examples of West African tribal art

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Large African Tribal Dance Mask from Zaire
Large African Tribal Dance Mask from Zaire

Large African Tribal Dance Mask from Zaire

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Beba Bomba, Zaire dance mask worn an s a helmet. A fine example of its type in carved and painted wood in red and black with a triangle patterned beard and heavy carved protruding ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Wrought Copper Low-Relief Depicting African Scenes with Cubist Figures
Wrought Copper Low-Relief Depicting African Scenes with Cubist Figures

Wrought Copper Low-Relief Depicting African Scenes with Cubist Figures

By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel

Located in Paris, FR

in Congo between 1960s-1985s. This low-relief depicting African scenes with cubist figures and is

Category

Vintage 1980s Congolese Art Deco Decorative Art

Materials

Copper

African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of congo African art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and natural fiber. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of congo African art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each item from our selection of congo African art bearing Folk Art, Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Kuba People, Marcel Gotène and Tshibanda Bondo each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of congo African art that is worth considering.

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The average selling price for a piece of congo African art at 1stDibs is $1,395, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Folk-art for You

Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.

American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.

Questions About Congo African Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.