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Satirical Bronze Belgian Congo of Leopold II Entitled the Little Belgian
Satirical Bronze Belgian Congo of Leopold II Entitled the Little Belgian

Satirical Bronze Belgian Congo of Leopold II Entitled the Little Belgian

Located in Marseille, FR

Satirical bronze against the policy of the Belgian Congo of Leopold II titled the little Belgian

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture
Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture

$5,100

H 13 in W 8.25 in D 4.25 in

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture

Located in Long Island City, NY

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture on a metal base. A "fang mask" refers to a type of ceremonial

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood & String Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood & String Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood & String Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century male nail fetish guardian figure (\"Yombe

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood & Mirror Nkisi Nail Fetish Figure
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood & Mirror Nkisi Nail Fetish Figure

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood & Mirror Nkisi Nail Fetish Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi Male Nail Fetish Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood male nail fetish guardian figure

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye 2-headed Janus guardian

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Freeform Malachite Specimen from Congo Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
Freeform Malachite Specimen from Congo Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

Freeform Malachite Specimen from Congo Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand

By Pietra Gallery

Located in Polanco, CDMX

Beautiful Malachite Free Form Specimen from Congo mounted on a custom acrylic stand

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Malachite

Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture
Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture

Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tribal Carved-Stone ‘Hear No Evil’ Sculpture. Republic of Congo, circa late 19th Century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Congo Early 20th Century Carved & Painted Wood Pende Facial Mask
African Congo Early 20th Century Carved & Painted Wood Pende Facial Mask

African Congo Early 20th Century Carved & Painted Wood Pende Facial Mask

Located in Queens, NY

African Congo Early 20th Century carved and painted Pende facial mask (for healing or preventing

Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

African Congo 20th Century Carved & Painted Wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask
African Congo 20th Century Carved & Painted Wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask

African Congo 20th Century Carved & Painted Wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask

Located in Queens, NY

African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kfwebe Face Mask (to ward off supernatural threats) carved

Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi 2-Headed Nail Fetish Figure
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi 2-Headed Nail Fetish Figure

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Nkisi 2-Headed Nail Fetish Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood 2-headed nail fetish guardian

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Nkisi Koso 2-Headed Dog Nail Fetish Figure
African D.R. Congo 20th Century Nkisi Koso 2-Headed Dog Nail Fetish Figure

African D.R. Congo 20th Century Nkisi Koso 2-Headed Dog Nail Fetish Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Democratic Republic of Congo 20th Century carved wood nail fetish figure in 2-headed dog

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Vintage Africanist Brass Sculpture, Signed Mukendi, Circa 1970
Vintage Africanist Brass Sculpture, Signed Mukendi, Circa 1970

Vintage Africanist Brass Sculpture, Signed Mukendi, Circa 1970

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Vintage Africanist Brass Sculpture, Signed Mukendi, Circa 1970" Elegant vintage Africanist

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Malachite Crystals on Cuprite Matrix Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)
Malachite Crystals on Cuprite Matrix Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)

Malachite Crystals on Cuprite Matrix Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire)

Located in New York, NY

From Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) Lustrous transparent green

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Bronze Sculpture "Woman's Body" By Mwamba A.
Bronze Sculpture "Woman's Body" By Mwamba A.

Bronze Sculpture "Woman's Body" By Mwamba A.

Located in Ixelles, BE

1. Artistic Description of the Work:  The sculpture is a stylized female torso, cast in bronze

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

Figurative Wooden Sculpture by F Tamba
Figurative Wooden Sculpture by F Tamba

Figurative Wooden Sculpture by F Tamba

$2,611Sale Price|35% Off

H 15.75 in W 30.32 in D 5.12 in

Figurative Wooden Sculpture by F Tamba

Located in Antwerp, BE

, with female servants bringing food. Made in Congo in the 20th century, and offered by the Belgium

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture

$2,880

H 15.25 in W 11 in D 6.75 in

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

The Luba people of Zaire believed that ancestors visited them through dreams. This belief led to elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Malachite Lion Sculpture, Congolese Artistry, 14.5" L, New
Hand Carved Malachite Lion Sculpture, Congolese Artistry, 14.5" L, New

Hand Carved Malachite Lion Sculpture, Congolese Artistry, 14.5" L, New

$6,799Sale Price|24% Off

H 9.5 in W 14.5 in D 6 in

Hand Carved Malachite Lion Sculpture, Congolese Artistry, 14.5" L, New

Located in New York, NY

Republic of Congo. This majestic sculpture is a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship and natural

Category

2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Africa D.R. Congo Late 20th Century Carved Teke Circular Disc Mask Plaque
Africa D.R. Congo Late 20th Century Carved Teke Circular Disc Mask Plaque

Africa D.R. Congo Late 20th Century Carved Teke Circular Disc Mask Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

African Democratic Republic of the Congo Late 20th Century carved & painted Teke disc mask plaque

Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece
Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece

Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece

Located in Leuven , BE

These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".

Category

Vintage 1940s Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed
Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed

Hand-Carved African White Rhino / Rhinoceros Marble Sculpture - Signed

Located in San Diego, CA

Hand-carved African white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century
Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century

Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century

$949Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.47 in W 8.86 in D 4.34 in

Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo. I

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Green Malachite sculpture Decorative object Crystal Rock Modern
Green Malachite sculpture Decorative object Crystal Rock Modern

Green Malachite sculpture Decorative object Crystal Rock Modern

Located in London, GB

An exceptional malachite from Democratic Republic of the Congo, this piece captivates with its

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal, Malachite, Rock Crystal

Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo
Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo

Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Mid Century Sculpture African bust in wenge - Congo Bimbulu Signed - Ethnic African Measures

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dioptase Crystal Cluster Sculpture, Rock Crystal, DRC Origin, New
Dioptase Crystal Cluster Sculpture, Rock Crystal, DRC Origin, New

Dioptase Crystal Cluster Sculpture, Rock Crystal, DRC Origin, New

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional Dioptase crystal cluster from the DRC embodies everything that makes this mineral so sought after among serious collectors. With its deep, emerald-green color and ge...

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal

Cobaltoan Calcite Sculpture, Crystal from DRC, Hot Pink Color, New
Cobaltoan Calcite Sculpture, Crystal from DRC, Hot Pink Color, New

Cobaltoan Calcite Sculpture, Crystal from DRC, Hot Pink Color, New

$2,666Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.63 in W 5.5 in D 2.38 in

Cobaltoan Calcite Sculpture, Crystal from DRC, Hot Pink Color, New

Located in New York, NY

This thick coating of rare Cobaltoan calcite on host rock is beautifully crystallized with incredible natural sparkle and luster and truly the best hot pink color we have seen in thi...

Category

2010s Congolese Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

1970s Large Hammered Copper Wall Sculpture of a Dancing African Warrior
1970s Large Hammered Copper Wall Sculpture of a Dancing African Warrior

1970s Large Hammered Copper Wall Sculpture of a Dancing African Warrior

By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel

Located in Antwerp, BE

tones, a powerful example of African modernist sculpture from the 1960s–70s. A rare and striking life

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Handmade Mid-Century Modern Malachite Animal Sculptures from Congo
Handmade Mid-Century Modern Malachite Animal Sculptures from Congo

Handmade Mid-Century Modern Malachite Animal Sculptures from Congo

$712Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 1.58 in

Handmade Mid-Century Modern Malachite Animal Sculptures from Congo

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

from Congo. All animals are made by hand. The size of the different animals varies. But the crocodile

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Malachite

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a wonderful piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar

Located in Studio City, CA

This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Chokwe Mask
Vintage Chokwe Mask

Vintage Chokwe Mask

$560

H 16.5 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Vintage Chokwe Mask

Located in Pasadena, TX

This mask was made by the Chokwe people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has detailed

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Lightwood Male Statue Snake Vertebrae Belt and Necklace, Mangbetu People, DRC
Lightwood Male Statue Snake Vertebrae Belt and Necklace, Mangbetu People, DRC

Lightwood Male Statue Snake Vertebrae Belt and Necklace, Mangbetu People, DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

The Mangbetu people once reigned over a flourishing kingdom in northeastern Congo. Hence their

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Bwami Initiation Statue, Lega People, early 20th Century
Bwami Initiation Statue, Lega People, early 20th Century

Bwami Initiation Statue, Lega People, early 20th Century

Located in CA, CA

early 20th century, by the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, reflects the physical and

Category

Vintage 1910s Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand
African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand

African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands

Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

currency blade is attributed to the Topoke people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900

$580

H 78 in W 8 in D 8 in

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

the Congo. Secured to a narrow iron handle, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th
Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

$557

H 8.47 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th African Art - Ethnic decoration Measures : 30x16cm H: 21,5cm Material : Wenge

Category

20th Century Congolese Busts

Materials

Wenge

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask
Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

$334

H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Highly Decorative Wood African Mask

Category

20th Century Congolese Dutch Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century
African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

African Yoruba Cowrie Shell, Beaded Fertility Doll, 20th Century Offered for sale is a 20th century African Yoruba hand-carved wood fertility doll made in the Tribal style. These d...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Shell, Beads

Genuine Polished Malachite Lion Carving (5.2 lbs)
Genuine Polished Malachite Lion Carving (5.2 lbs)

Genuine Polished Malachite Lion Carving (5.2 lbs)

$2,200

H 5.5 in W 2.25 in D 7.25 in

Genuine Polished Malachite Lion Carving (5.2 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully detailed lion carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to a mirrored finish, the top quality ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900

$580

H 79 in W 8 in D 8 in

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

the Congo. Secured to a narrow handle of iron and wood, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts
Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts

Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts

Located in Chicago, IL

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Ethnic Design-Authentic Female Fertility figure “Yanda", Zande People, DRC.
Ethnic Design-Authentic Female Fertility figure “Yanda", Zande People, DRC.

Ethnic Design-Authentic Female Fertility figure “Yanda", Zande People, DRC.

Located in Leuven , BE

, roughly finished human and animal figures with simplified features and enlarged heads. These sculptures

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base

Located in Stamford, CT

steel base. Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nice scale; 27.75 inches high by 4.5 wide 4.5 deep.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”
A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”

$3,900 / set

H 7 in W 5 in D 0.5 in

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River
Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River

Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River

Located in Leuven , BE

This is a tourist model of a Wagenia fishermen installation made out of wood, wire and small stones. The model stands on a wooden base; on the front you can read “Pecherie Wagenia” w...

Category

20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

By Kuba

Located in Chicago, IL

Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, which was then

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Ethnic Design-Crescent shaped terracotta pot, Solongo People, DRC
Ethnic Design-Crescent shaped terracotta pot, Solongo People, DRC

Ethnic Design-Crescent shaped terracotta pot, Solongo People, DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.
Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.

Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.

Located in Leuven , BE

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ethnic Design-Terraccotta Jug in the shape of a male, Tshokwe People, DRC.
Ethnic Design-Terraccotta Jug in the shape of a male, Tshokwe People, DRC.

Ethnic Design-Terraccotta Jug in the shape of a male, Tshokwe People, DRC.

Located in Leuven , BE

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.
Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.

Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.

Located in Leuven , BE

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta
Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

Located in Leuven , BE

This fine, round, dark grey vessel depicts a complete figure which is rare. It was made by the Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the center of Africa. They wer...

Category

20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel
Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel

Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel

Located in Morristown, NJ

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

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Collection of 20 Decorative and Expressive Bembe Mudzini Reliquary Heads DRC
Collection of 20 Decorative and Expressive Bembe Mudzini Reliquary Heads DRC

Collection of 20 Decorative and Expressive Bembe Mudzini Reliquary Heads DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

These heads allowed the relatives to always have a link with the deceased, second half of the 20th century.

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile

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Congo Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Congo sculptures available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all Congo sculptures available were constructed with great care. We have 108 antique and vintage Congo sculptures in-stock, while there are 21 modern editions to choose from as well. Congo sculptures have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern Congo sculptures are consistently popular styles. Many Congo sculptures are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, François Tamba Ndembe and Par Makengo produced popular Congo sculptures that are worth a look.

How Much are Congo Sculptures?

Prices for Congo sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Congo sculptures begin at $98 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.

Finding the Right Sculptures for You

Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.

A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.

Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?

When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.

Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.