Congo Antique

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or Zimbabwe) Cast copper, archaeological patina Size each: 12” high x 5” wide x 1/2” dee...

19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa Ngelima culture, Zaire, hand-forged, copper rod in an anthropomorphic stylized form of a coiled snake. In Afr...

Type: Malachite / Cu2CO3(OH)2 / Monoclinic / Bright Green Origin: Kalukuluku mine, Lumbumbashi, Haut-Katanga, D.R. Congo Malachite: H. 20 CM / W. 12& CM / D. 5.5 CM In stand: H. ...

A late 19th or early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, mostly embroidered with cut pile borders.

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 5" W x 4" D x 4.5" H. #2393.

Terracotta pot of roughly crescent shape featuring a pair of naively modelled human figures seated on the concave edge, each with arms folded to the abdomen and feet pointing downwar...

This vessel exemplifies the anthropomorphic style, incorporating distinct human-like features into its design. Most notably, the upper portion of the vessel includes a stylized human...

This vessel vividly illustrates anthropomorphic design through its bold depiction of a human-like figure. The spout is sculpted as an open-mouthed face, complete with stylized eyes a...

This vessel is a striking example of anthropomorphic design, clearly incorporating human characteristics into its form. The upper section features a finely detailed human face, compl...

A Wooden Yombe Mwaala Chief Staff, with three globular elements. The Finial is a finely carved female figure kneeling, the hands resting on the knees and with raised scarification ma...

Early 20th century Mangbetu chief's pot, from DR Congo, a distinctive and beautiful anthropomorphic sculpture.

The Topoke peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo make some of the largest of these kinds of objects and most often use the form of spearheads but rarely are larger than 60 ...

A tall and elegant wood pedestal drum with a fully-carved face on the side, and two registers of incised linear designs above and below. It has an absolutely gorgeous honey-brown pa...

Three old and well used bark cloth beater made out of a wooden shaft with a cross-hatched blackened tip which is lashed into position by a strip of cane. These grooved wooden beater ...

Of all the incredible malachite specimens recovered from the Katanga Copper Crescent of the DRC, there is only one known incidence of a stalactite composed of chrysocolla with stunni...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. Two aspects of the tribe's traditional culture can be seen in this handled jug—the allusion to tall coiffured hair, and the...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. This ceremonial jug seamlessly transitions between figurative and abstract forms, from the spout formed to look like hair, ...

Receiving guidance from tribal ancestors was a central aspect of the Luba people's spiritual practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figur...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. From the spout formed to look like hair, through the face, and down to the gourd shaped base, this jug seamlessly transitio...

An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which is nicely presented hanging from a custom m...

Woman’s Back Ornament, egbe Mangbetu people DR Congo Early 20th century Banana leaves and bark,, raffia embroidery 14” long (35.5 cm); 10.5” high (26.5 cm); 3” deep (7.5 cm) The ...

A Fine Abstract Standing Figure / Statue  Wood, polychrome (pigment)  Yaka Peoples  Democratic Republic of the Congo Old museum inventory number (paint) L.E.769.S Early 20th Century ...

Con vocación viajera y empresarial desde muy joven, se hizo muy famoso por el viaje que emprendió para construir ferrocarriles en el Congo portugués o Angola, donde vivió y trabajó d...

He sailed the Mediterranean and North Africa and explored distant regions such as the Belgian Congo, the Arctic, Madagascar and Oceania. His painting thus became a sensitive testimon...

A second expedition to Central Africa in 1932–1933 took him along the Congo River and through the regions of Katanga, Lake Tanganyika, and Burundi.

Country: European, Belgian, Belgian Congo. Period: Early 20th century, 1900-1920. Materials: Carved Ebony wood.

Richly detailed and finely printed in color, the map presents a fascinating snapshot of colonial-era Africa, extending from Egypt and the Mediterranean coast southward through Sudan,...

Besides his discovery of Livingstone, he is mainly known for his search for the sources of the Nile and Congo rivers, the work he undertook as an agent of King Leopold II of the Belg...

The stool has been recovered with ' Velours de Kasai' from the 1960's This is a textile woven by the Kuba people of Congo and gifted to wedding guests during the marriage ceremony o...

His monumental designs were featured at international expositions in Paris (1937) and New York (1939), and in 1958, he painted large-scale murals for the Palace of the Belgian Congo ...

Barnes, in 1925 Horter began acquiring African sculpture through the help of Paul Guillaume and Stieglitz; highlights in his collection included a Guro mask from the Ivory Coast, sev...

Barnes, in 1925 Horter began acquiring African sculpture through the help of Paul Guillaume and Stieglitz; highlights in his collection included a Guro mask from the Ivory Coast, sev...

Barnes, in 1925 Horter began acquiring African sculpture through the help of Paul Guillaume and Stieglitz; highlights in his collection included a Guro mask from the Ivory Coast, sev...

KEYWORDS Guinea Coast map, Sierra Leone, Congo coast, Atlantic trade routes, West Africa ports, maritime Africa CONDITION REPORT Uniform toning.

Major rivers including the Nile, Congo, Niger, Senegal, Orange, and Zambezi are clearly drawn, offering a clear view of the continent’s major hydrological systems.

Portman (engraver), Netherlands, c.1810 Keywords Loango, Kingdom of Loango, Central Africa, Congo, antique print, ethnographic art, hand-colored engraving, early 19th century, cultu...

A genuine comb from the early 1900 from the Chokwe/Lwena tribe DR Congo and Angola Rich tribal aged patina Professional mounted on a custom made metal base (included in the sale) He...

* *Tintin in the Land of Black Gold*, 1971 * *Tintin in America*, 1973 * *Destination Moon*, 1953 * *Explorers on the Moon*, 1954 * *The Calculus Affair*, 1956 * *The Black Island*...

The toy likely reflects Belgium's colonial presence in the Congo during the early 20th century (Congo Free State until 1908, Belgian Congo from 1908–1960).

At the center of the artwork is the original title "Africa" and subtitle "Udienza data agli Olandesi dal Re di Congo" (translated, "Audience given to the Dutch by the King of Congo").

Two old perfect SHOWA pillows or panels from Kuba, D.R.Congo. Raffia hand-woven , with linen cloth on the wrong size.

Drusi Salrose The Drusi Salrose, originating from Congo, gets its name from the French term for ‘salt rose’.

From this training, he retained the taste but also the mastery for clay modeling and plaster casting In 1927, he obtained his first travel grant, which was followed by several other...

A second expedition to Central Africa in 1932–1933 took him along the Congo River and through the regions of Katanga, Lake Tanganyika, and Burundi.

Three African iron currency blades or swords currency from the Topoke peoples from the Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon a custom metal stand.

Malachite and chrysocolla, originating from the Congo, also features in its complex mix of vibrant green and blue.

This specimen is of an unusual irregular shape stands well showcasing its vivid colours and platelike form. Originating from the Congo, it displays a complex mix of vibrant green an...

Participating in André Citroën's famous "black cruise", Heng produced a bust of a woman which became famous, a portrait of Nobosudru who was the favorite of Touba, chief of the Mangb...

A large scale natural chrysocolla malachite specimen originating from Congo. A rare find, some of the world’s finest malachite comes from Congo.

Participating in André Citroën's famous "black cruise", Heng produced a bust of a woman which became famous, a portrait of Nobosudru who was the favorite of Touba, chief of the Mangb...

This sculpture is remarkable because it was collected in situ by a colonial administrator named Fernand Oliveda, who served as a high-ranking administrator between 1888 and 1930 in M...

Signed in the down right corner and dated 1925, located in Congo. Dimensions without frame : H: 29 cm  W: 19 cm Dimensions with frame : H : 51.7 cm W : 45 cm D : 3.7 cm

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency MONGO Tshuapa District - D.R Congo 4494 gr Beautiful patina. These anklets were worn by women of the Mongo tribe of northwest Congo.

Highlights of the collection include a vibrant blue chrysocolla specimen originating from the Congo, the stone of wealth and wisdom citrine, and a large desert rose selecting crystal...

The Akan language (also known as Twi/Fante) is a group of dialects within the Central Tano branch of the Potou–Tano subfamily of the Niger–Congo family. Dimensions: 15.75 in H. x 6 i...

Hallet’s most renowned works are those that capture the enchanting essence of Congo and the breathtaking vistas surrounding Lake Kivu in present-day Rwanda.

Major features include the Congo River basin, the Great Lakes region, and the eastern highlands, all captured in exquisite detail with clear topographical features.

A striking azurite with malachite, originating from the Congo, also features with its vibrant blue with splashes of pale green and pink.

Displayed left to right: A: Quartz with chrysocolla, Congo D: Banded boron ore, Russia E: Orpiment, Peru F: Sodalite, Arkansas, USA G: Talc with Actinolite, Norway B & C remain...

It depicts what at the time was called Guinea and portions of a very large Ethiopia, and now multiple countries, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,...