Congo Antique

This is a very fine finger drum by the Showa people of Congo. Exceptional sculptural quality with the original skin sounding board.

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo. Wood, basketry, textile, raffia. Typical African mask of the Yaka in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Congolese Textile Tetela DR Congo 19th century Measures: 68 x 41 inches (172 x 104 cm) Provenance: Ambre-Congo gallery, Brussels $5,000.

Topoke, DR Congo, Africa Iron Early 20th century 36 x 6 in. / 91 x 15 cm.

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery.

Tukula boxes were prestige objects among the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, serving both practical and symbolic roles.

A powerful and ethnographically significant example of Central African ritual sculpture, this nail-studded zoomorphic figure is a Kozo — a Janus-headed dog nkisi (power object) of th...

Authentic Kuba Wooden Headrest Democratic Republic of Congo, Early 1900s Hand-carved hardwood with incised geometric motifs Dimensions: heigth 14 cm, width 18 cm Description: A rare...

Provenance: Lega people, South Kivu, D.R. Congo Material: Softwood with patina of age Height: 24.5 cm Condition: Traces of wear, stable cracks, minor losses consistent with age and u...

Masks are still being danced as part of male circumcision ceremonies Provenance Collected in 1924 by a Belgium engineer Linda Barnard Finer, London Democratic Republic of The Congo...

Mangbetu Female Figure Northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (former Zaire) Early to mid-20th century, likely Lang period (c. 1920–1945) Hardwood Height: 45 cm Provenance: Privat...

Early 20th Century Copper 'Mbole' Currency Measure : 25x13cm H:45cm Ø 23cm Materials and Techniques: Copper Place of Origin: Congo Period: Early 20th Century A stylistic distillati...

Important statue of the Yaka tribe, DR Congo from the beginning of the 20th century with a strong expression Fair tribal patina Height 35.5 cm Provenance: Rob Vervoort (Belgium)

"Carved Drum (ngoma) – Luba-maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic Of Congo" Carved Drum (Ngoma) – Luba-Maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic of Congo Wood, hide Height: 34 cm A finely c...

African mask carved from wood and decorated with polychrome pigments, attributed to the Lula people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The stylized face is carved in relief at...

Malachite and Chrysocolla from Kolwezi, Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). Large polished free form botryoidal specimen of solid chrysocolla and malachite bulls eye ...

Created by the Kuba peoples of the Kasai region in the Democratic Republic of Congo, these vessels were prestigious objects used during ceremonial gatherings and the consumption of p...

The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the mid-20th century. This shield, traditionally used by the Songye people for protection...

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century Height: 12 cm A finely hand-carved wooden palm wine cup from the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A very old wooden make-up box Circa: early 20th century Origin: DR Congo from the Kuba tribe Material: wood, Condition of item: age appropriate wear.

A genuine statue from the Lega tribe DR Congo carved in bone Tribal using traces and aged tribal patina Heigth 10 cm The Lega people (or Warega) are a Bantu ethnic group of the Dem...

R. Congo and northern Zambia, likely made for the royal court.

Democratic Republic of Congo Lega mask Wood / raffia and kaolin Late 19th century H mask alone 18 x W 10 x D 4cm With beard / metal base: 35cm Provenance: collection of Hillary Ger...

Three Kuso Currency pieces known as Boloko are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are made from forged iron and were used as currency in commerce.

The mask comes from the Sankuru and Kasai-Congo Rivers Region.

Early 20th Century Pende “Giwoyo” Sickness Mask, Kwilu Region, D.R. Congo (ca. 1920) Exceptional Pende sickness mask (Giwoyo) from the Kwilu region of the Democratic Republic of Co...

Interesting African tribal sculpted statue made of iron or lead. It almost appears that the materials used were taken from a sunken ship. Look closely at the images for details. M...

Exceptional hand wood carving of a woman probably African queen, beautiful face showing grace and resolute looking forward, white color finish and clear wax restoration. Professional...

Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized male face with finely carved beard.

Sweet worn, polished and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side. Cracks and one insect hole, but in very nice co...

A very old wooden make-up box Circa: late 19th century Origin: DR Congo Very rich tribal aged patina and traces 9.5 x 15.5 cm, height 9 cm

Showa pillow with a panel from Kuba, D.R. Congo. Raffia hand-woven, with linen cloth on the wrong size.

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African Wear consistent with age and use Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 6cmx4,5cm H:31cm

Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized face with the base of the cup a foot.

From the Yaka people, Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century, on custom base. 13 1/2 inches high.

A rubbing oracle from the Kuba tribe DR Congo carved in wood with a strong expression Patina tribal use Length 31.5 cm, height 5 cm

Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 16x17cm H:82cm Traditional sculpture from the Democratic Republic of ...

This wooden male statue, of the Yanzi people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is carved in wood with traces of ‘Tukula’ pigment, characteristically elongated and stylised feature...

Original antique map titled 'Regna Congo et Angola'. Decorative 17th Century English map of a portion of West Africa, focused on the Congo and Angola.

The Mangbetu kingdom, centred in the north-eastern regions of present-day Democratic Republic of Congo, became renowned for its sophisticated artistic culture during the nineteenth a...

Paul Haustein (1880–1944) — the pivotal figure behind WMF’s Ikora Noble Metal programme and a long-standing member of the German Werkbund — this lamp belongs to the iconic “Congo” se...

This striking Bakongo standing figure from the Lower Congo region dates to the colonial period, circa 1890–1930.

Attractive map of Gabon, the Congo and Angola from Cape Lopez and Sao Tomé to approximately the border with present-day Namibia.

Antique map titled 'Royaume de Congo'. Map of Gabon, the Congo and Angola from Cape Lopez and Sao Tomé to approximately the border with present-day Namibia.

Print of the baptism of the King of Congo. This print originates from Prévost's 'Histoire générale des Voyages'.

Print of the baptism of the King of Congo. This print originates from Prévost's 'Histoire générale des Voyages'.

This is a very rare Royal Palm wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo . Palm wine was often served at Ceremonial occassions to celebrate the wealth of Kuba Society .

Ancient wooden stool with four feet dating to the 19th century. From Congo, Africa. Provenance: Galerie Démons et Merveilles, Paris; Private Collection, United Kingdom.

Fantastic bronze pipe from the Vienna tobacco museum’s collection, from Belgian Congo.

The Musee du Quai Branly Jacques Chirac in Paris held an exhibition on Christian-related art from the Congo in 2017. A catalogue Du Jordain au Congo: Art et Christianisme en Afrique ...

This is a very rare Palm Wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo. Carved in the early part of the 20th century , possibly earlier.

A Stunning Palm Wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo. Only used by dignataries and Royal lineage .

Antique African handstitched Kuba textile fragment made in three colors and framed. Under double glass frame. Rare collectible and decorative piece.

A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure Wood, metal, cloth, nails, glass Areas of dark, black lacquered patina, worn through from use The cavity to the stomach now empty Kongo Peoples, Dem...

Unique African mask created by the artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently worked on and painted in late 2022 by the artist. The artist used ...

Elegant terracotta vessel from the Mangbetu people, northeastern Congo (DRC). Polished dark gray clay, decorated with engraved, fine geometric patterns.

Signée en bas à droite et datée en 1925, situé au Congo. Dimensions sans cadre : H : 29 cm L : 19 cm Dimensions avec cadre : H : 51.7 cm L : 45 cm P : 3.7 cm