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Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African
Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African

Located in Linkebeek, BE

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Arts and Crafts Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900
Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples of what is now the Democratic R...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century
Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century

Old Handmade African Mangbetu Knife from Congo, Mid-20th Century

Located in Raalte, NL

Old handmade African Mangbetu knife from Congo, this type of knife was not used as a weapon but as a type of currency and as a symbol of rank within the Mangbetu People, it is in a r...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Bwaka Ngombe Tribe Congo
Antique And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Bwaka Ngombe Tribe Congo

Antique And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Bwaka Ngombe Tribe Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

Old And Exceptional Kipinga Throwing Knife Ngbaka Ngombe Tribe Congo Central Africa Tribe: Ngbaka / Ngombe / Bwaka Region: DR CONGO / Central African Republic Length = 43 cm Period: ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo
Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional Rare Knife/Sword From The Luba / Luluwa /Nkutshu Tribe DR Congo - circa 1900 Tribe: Luba / Luluwa / Nkutshu A unique museum piece DR Congo Period: 19th Century - ca 1900...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the MBUGBU / BANDA people Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 40 cm Period: 19th century-1900 Perfect condition A superb an...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional and rare throwing knife from the YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA people Ethnic group: YAKPA / MBUGBU / BANDA Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO Length = 39 cm Period: 19t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art
Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Ngiri DR Congo 1880-1900 African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Old Rare Knife Tribe Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka DR Congo Ca 1880-1900 Tribe : Lobala Nzombo Ngbaka Country : DR Congo Length: 61 cm Very good condition From an old Belgian colonial collection

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo
Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo

Exceptional Throwing Knife Gbaya tribe Njem Tribe Ca1880 Central Africa Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium : Ancient and Exceptional Throwing Knife of the Gbaya people of South / Bumali / Njem Tribe : Gbaya / Njem / Bumali Region: Central African R...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Central African Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele
Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele

Exceptional Ceremonial Knife Kota Gabon not Congo People Type Onzil Musele Osele

Located in Leuven, BE

Beautiful rare Museum quality large antique bird knife of the Kota people type osele/musele onzil Tribe: Kota Country Gabon Period: Late 19th / early 20th century. Type knife : o...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper, Iron

African Kuba Knife

African Kuba Knife

Unavailable

H 14.25 in W 5 in D 1.5 in

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 people.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190
Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190

Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190

Located in Leuven, BE

Superb and very Rare Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900 Tribe : Tetela Country : DR Congo Height: 34.5 cm Very good condition Coming from a Belgian collection Th...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Knife Or Saber From The Teke Tribe, Dr Congo / Kongo Brazzaville 19t
Exceptional Knife Or Saber From The Teke Tribe, Dr Congo / Kongo Brazzaville 19t

Exceptional Knife Or Saber From The Teke Tribe, Dr Congo / Kongo Brazzaville 19t

Located in Leuven, BE

An exceptional and very rare knife or saber from the Teke people DR Congo or Kongo Brazzaville People: Teke Country : Congo A museum piece!!!

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Tetela Ceremonial Knife
Tetela Ceremonial Knife

Tetela Ceremonial Knife

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H 16.15 in W 3.55 in D 0.4 in

Tetela Ceremonial Knife

By The Kongo people of the Congo basin

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very fine ceremonial Knife from the Tetela people of Congo. Comprising of brass and copper dedignating the wealth and status of the owner.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Antique Luba Tribe Ceremonial Knife With Carved Mask Handle, Congo
Antique Luba Tribe Ceremonial Knife With Carved Mask Handle, Congo

Antique Luba Tribe Ceremonial Knife With Carved Mask Handle, Congo

Located in Bristol, GB

Antique African ritual dagger An undulating metal dagger blade with a carved wooden handle in the form of a head. Bags of character and hugely decorative. Stood on a custom ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Bird Head Knife Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century
African Bird Head Knife Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century

African Bird Head Knife Democratic Republic of Congo, 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

African bird head knife Democratic Republic of Congo 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

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

A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

African Konda Parade Knife

African Konda Parade Knife

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H 21.5 in W 8 in D 1.75 in

African Konda Parade Knife

By Konda Tribe

Located in New York, NY

This early twentieth century African parade knife is from the Konda tribe of the Congo. Made of iron with a wooden handle, retaining remnants of its original painted decoration, the ...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Azande Kpinga Forged Metal Throwing Knife
African Azande Kpinga Forged Metal Throwing Knife

African Azande Kpinga Forged Metal Throwing Knife

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H 18.12 in W 16.15 in D 3.15 in

African Azande Kpinga Forged Metal Throwing Knife

Located in Antwerp, BE

The kpinga was a hand forged metal throwing knife that was used by warriors of the Azande tribe of the African Congo.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

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Located in Hudson, NY

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Congo Knife For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Congo knife you’re looking for. Each Congo knife for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a Congo knife — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Congo knife, designed in the Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Congo Knife?

Prices for a Congo knife can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $660 and can go as high as $2,688, while the average can fetch as much as $1,066.

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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.

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