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

African Currency 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

African tribal art side table, 1960s
African tribal art side table, 1960s

African tribal art side table, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

. Beautifully hand crafted. These where mostly sold as touristic gifts in the past. 1960s - Congo Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African tribal masks, a matched decorative pair from circa 1930 - 1940
African tribal masks, a matched decorative pair from circa 1930 - 1940

African tribal masks, a matched decorative pair from circa 1930 - 1940

Located in Central England, GB

This highly decorative matched pair of African Congo region ceremonial face masks is beautifully

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Primitive Masks

Materials

Clay

Small Expressive Tribal Mask, Lega, Drc, Africa, Mid-20th Century
Small Expressive Tribal Mask, Lega, Drc, Africa, Mid-20th Century

Small Expressive Tribal Mask, Lega, Drc, Africa, Mid-20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Scott McCue Small expressive Tribal mask, Lega, DRC, Africa, mid-20th century Small

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure

Located in Studio City, CA

Congo. Made of wood and hammered brass. The Ambete tribe figures are recognizable by their short

Category

20th Century Congolese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Large Copper African Currency Cuff / Sculpture
Large Copper African Currency Cuff / Sculpture

Large Copper African Currency Cuff / Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Initially crafted as foot cuffs, these African coins evolved over time, growing in size and weight

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

African Dogon Male and Female Figures, Mali
African Dogon Male and Female Figures, Mali

African Dogon Male and Female Figures, Mali

Located in Dallas, TX

African carved wood sculpture of kneeling male and female couple figures on a wood base. Encrusted

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys
African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys

African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys

Located in London, GB

Fine Teke figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys A Teke Magic standing figure Congo early 20th century

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Kete Tribal Helmet Mask, Congo, Africa
Kete Tribal Helmet Mask, Congo, Africa

Kete Tribal Helmet Mask, Congo, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kete tribal helmet mask, Congo, Africa A Kete helmet mask with weaving scarification marks, Heavy

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Pygmy Mask from the Congo
African Pygmy Mask from the Congo

African Pygmy Mask from the Congo

Located in New York, NY

A rare pygmy mask from the Ituri Forest in the Congo. This mask has a very special feeling about it.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

African Sognye Mask, Congo
African Sognye Mask, Congo

African Sognye Mask, Congo

Located in Astoria, NY

African Tribal mask, likely Sognye peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with square mouth

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

African Woven Cane Shield from the Congo
African Woven Cane Shield from the Congo

African Woven Cane Shield from the Congo

Located in Antwerp, BE

An attractive old African woven cane shield from the Congo, probably Poto tribe. The front and back

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Cane

Handwoven Raffia Kuba Textiles from Congo Africa, Set of Three
Handwoven Raffia Kuba Textiles from Congo Africa, Set of Three

Handwoven Raffia Kuba Textiles from Congo Africa, Set of Three

By Kuba

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of three handwoven raffia Kuba textiles pieces from Congo Africa. Kuba Raffia Kasi velvet

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Solid Copper Early 20th Century Tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo
Solid Copper Early 20th Century Tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo

Solid Copper Early 20th Century Tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Scott McCue Solid copper early 20th century tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo Large

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo

African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in Forney, TX

Kuba Peoples, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads

Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa

Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early large standing male Teke figure with classic darkened beard and hair. Small stylized arms and hands on chest. ex- CA collection, acquired in 1998 from San Francisco Gallery. 2...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kasango Kamba, African Art, Brass Relief of Hunter
Kasango Kamba, African Art, Brass Relief of Hunter

Kasango Kamba, African Art, Brass Relief of Hunter

Located in Delft, NL

Kasango Kamba (1978), African Art, Brass relief of hunter Signed and dated 1978 The size

Category

20th Century Congolese More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

African Art by Tshibanda Bondo, Relief in Brass, 1970s
African Art by Tshibanda Bondo, Relief in Brass, 1970s

African Art by Tshibanda Bondo, Relief in Brass, 1970s

By Tshibanda Bondo

Located in Delft, NL

African Art by Tshibanda Bondo, Relief in Brass, 1970s A brass relief, African Art by Tshibanda

Category

20th Century Congolese More Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique African Kuba Cloth
Antique African Kuba Cloth

Antique African Kuba Cloth

Located in Rochester, NY

Tribal African Kuba cloth from the congo of handstitched raffia with beautiful naturally aged pale

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

African Kuba Cloth, Mounted on Canvas

African Kuba Cloth, Mounted on Canvas

Located in Dallas, TX

African Kuba cloth. Woven raffia cloth and embroidered. Mounted on canvas. Provenance: W

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

East African Wooden Headrest
East African Wooden Headrest

East African Wooden Headrest

Located in Long Island City, NY

A small wooden headrest, most likely by the Kuba people of Congo, with detailed geometric carving

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount
Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount

Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Republic of Congo. Typical Kifwebe masks have a strong sculptural large headdress embellishment and a

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

African Carved Decorative Mask /Headdress
African Carved Decorative Mask /Headdress

African Carved Decorative Mask /Headdress

Located in Studio City, CA

collector of tribal art. Early 20th century. Congo. Large and ornate. Would be great addition to any

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Animal Skin, Grasscloth, Wood

Decorative, Realistic Carved African Folk Art Mask with Horns on Display Stand
Decorative, Realistic Carved African Folk Art Mask with Horns on Display Stand

Decorative, Realistic Carved African Folk Art Mask with Horns on Display Stand

Located in Studio City, CA

Fantastic (and a bit frightening) piece. Wonderfully carved and ornamented. This mask was likely made for export and is not an antique or tribally used. It was made by a master triba...

Category

20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Raffia, Wood

African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga
African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga

African Tribal Baluba Chief's Chair from Katanga

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

colonial African Art from the Congo Belge.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Mahogany

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage West African Lidded Leather Milk Vessel
Vintage West African Lidded Leather Milk Vessel

Vintage West African Lidded Leather Milk Vessel

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous piece of African Tribal Art, namely, a vintage West African lidded leather

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand

African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Congo, Central Africa circa mid-20th century. The carved wood mask was decorated with copper plates on

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Copper

African Showa Kuba Vintage Textile Panel
African Showa Kuba Vintage Textile Panel

African Showa Kuba Vintage Textile Panel

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Unusual vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, or to make a large pillow

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Cubist Large Lwalwa Tribal African Mask, DRC
Cubist Large Lwalwa Tribal African Mask, DRC

Cubist Large Lwalwa Tribal African Mask, DRC

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Cubist large Lwalwa Tribal African mask, DRC. Large, powerful cubist mask with a dark patina, from

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand

Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand

Located in New York, NY

An antique African copper currency ring mounted on custom metal stand. Early 20th century

Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Vintage African Kuba Textile Panel for Wall or Table
Vintage African Kuba Textile Panel for Wall or Table

Vintage African Kuba Textile Panel for Wall or Table

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Unusual vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, a long table or to make

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo

African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo

Located in London, GB

For sale is a wonderful vintage African hand-carved NKISI NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, originating

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African textile Kuba Zaire, suitable for table or Wall Hanging
African textile Kuba Zaire, suitable for table or Wall Hanging

African textile Kuba Zaire, suitable for table or Wall Hanging

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

B/1567/5 - African textile from Zaire by Kuba people

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Cotton

African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century

African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

the Congo, 20th century. Of traditional form, with an iron blade and a wood and brass-clad handle

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

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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.

How Much is a Congo African Art?

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 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 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 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.