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Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown & Ivory Congo Tribal Art
Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown & Ivory Congo Tribal Art

Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown & Ivory Congo Tribal Art

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This traditional African Kéwélé mask from Congo is a striking ethnic art object hand-carved from aged wood and finished with a carefully applied natural patina.

Category

20th Century Congolese Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Ethnographic Tribal Art Salampasu Mask Democratic Republic of The Congo
Ethnographic Tribal Art Salampasu Mask Democratic Republic of The Congo

Ethnographic Tribal Art Salampasu Mask Democratic Republic of The Congo

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fine Salampasu Mask, housed on a later steel stand The Salampasu people live east of the Kasai River, on the frontier between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola. Thei...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Kuba tribal Tukula Box – Early 1900s, D.R. Congo
Kuba tribal Tukula Box – Early 1900s, D.R. Congo

Kuba tribal Tukula Box – Early 1900s, D.R. Congo

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

Kuba Tukula Box – Early 1900s, D.R. Congo Dimensions: 17.5 cm x 7.5 cm Material: Carved wood with pigment traces A finely carved semi-circular Kuba tukula box, dating from the earl...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tribal Bakongo Terracotta Vessel with Ethnic Depictions Congo 1950s
Vintage Tribal Bakongo Terracotta Vessel with Ethnic Depictions Congo 1950s

Vintage Tribal Bakongo Terracotta Vessel with Ethnic Depictions Congo 1950s

Located in Salzburg, AT

Very beautiful and well-preserved vintage terracotta vessel with removable lid from the Congo region, Bakongo ethnic group. The fine decoration is partly engraved, but also modeled ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair

Located in Milano, IT

The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...

Category

Antique 1620s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood

Set of 2 Kusu (Tribal) currency from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Set of 2 Kusu (Tribal) currency from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Set of 2 Kusu (Tribal) currency from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in Winnetka, IL

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. Today, they are sculp...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic Ku...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo
Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo

Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Showa Drum Congo
Showa Drum Congo

Showa Drum Congo

$652Sale Price|20% Off

Showa Drum Congo

By Kuba

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very fine finger drum by the Showa people of Congo. Exceptional sculptural quality with the original skin sounding board. This drum would have been played at young boys ci...

Category

Antique 1890s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Traditional sculpture originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in Linkebeek, BE

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

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo
Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo

Located in Paris, FR

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

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Textile, Raffia, Wood

Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo
Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo

Antique Tetela Textile, DR Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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

Category

Antique 1880s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa
Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa

Large Buyu Protection Figure Democratic Republic Congo Africa

Located in Rochester, NY

Old Buyu male ancestral protection power figure showing good signs of genuine age w/ beautiful old color patina. Democratic Republic Congo, Africa. Circa 1950 - 1970. Measures 32" h ...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Woman's Ceremonial Skirt, D.R. Congo
Kuba Woman's Ceremonial Skirt, D.R. Congo

Kuba Woman's Ceremonial Skirt, D.R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Noblewoman's Skirt. Kuba People, DR Congo. Raffia palm fiber, appliqué, embroidery. Measures: 146 x 31 inches (371 x 79 cm).

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

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 : 24x16cm H:47cm Weight : ~5kg

Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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. In very good...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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. In very good...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo
Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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. In very good...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Genuine Lega Mask – Democratic Republic of Congo, early 1900
Genuine Lega Mask – Democratic Republic of Congo, early 1900

Genuine Lega Mask – Democratic Republic of Congo, early 1900

Located in Bilzen, BE

Carved from a single piece of soft, light wood, this refined Lega lukwakongo mask displays the minimalist elegance characteristic of Bwami society art. The oval face features a long ...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Important African Kuba Palmwine cup from the D.R Congo - Late 19th century
Important African Kuba Palmwine cup from the D.R Congo - Late 19th century

Important African Kuba Palmwine cup from the D.R Congo - Late 19th century

Located in Lommel, BE

Ole Christensen, Copenhagen, Denmark) Galerie Didier Claes, Brussels, Belgium 2015 Scott Bergmans Lommel, Belgium 2022 Publications: Art Tribal/Tribal Art, 96, Summer 2020:10 (adv.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Kuba Wooden Neck Rest (early 20th Century) Dr Congo
Kuba Wooden Neck Rest (early 20th Century) Dr Congo

Kuba Wooden Neck Rest (early 20th Century) Dr Congo

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Important Statue Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, early 1900
Important Statue Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, early 1900

Important Statue Of The Yaka Tribe, Dr Congo, early 1900

Located in Bilzen, BE

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)

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mangbetu Female Figure, D.R. Congo, early 20th century
Mangbetu Female Figure, D.R. Congo, early 20th century

Mangbetu Female Figure, D.R. Congo, early 20th century

By Mangbetu People

Located in Bilzen, BE

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo
Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo

Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Topoke, DR Congo, Africa Iron Early 20th century 36 x 6 in. / 91 x 15 cm. Height on custom display stand: 38.25 in. / 97 cm. These big iron spear points were made by groups livi...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Carved Drum (ngoma) – Luba-maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic Of Congo
Carved Drum (ngoma) – Luba-maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic Of Congo

Carved Drum (ngoma) – Luba-maniema / Zela, Democratic Republic Of Congo

Located in Bilzen, BE

"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...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino
Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino

Early Incised Carved Gourd Rattle From Congo Africa Man Zebra Crocodile Rhino

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Incised Carved One-piece Gourd Rattle from Congo Africa. Great (unknown) stories shown including a man, snake, two rhinos, a zebra (?) crocodile and on the other side a long s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient carved Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo
Ancient carved Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo

Ancient carved Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

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. Very rich tribal patina 7 x ...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine carved bone  statue from the Lega tribe, DR Congo, early 1900
Genuine carved bone  statue from the Lega tribe, DR Congo, early 1900

Genuine carved bone statue from the Lega tribe, DR Congo, early 1900

Located in Bilzen, BE

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...

Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bone

Bakongo Nkisi Kozo Nail-Studded Janus Dog Power Figure, Congo
Bakongo Nkisi Kozo Nail-Studded Janus Dog Power Figure, Congo

Bakongo Nkisi Kozo Nail-Studded Janus Dog Power Figure, Congo

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century
Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century

Kuba Palm Wine Cup – DR Congo, Early to Mid 20th Century

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

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. The vessel...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish figure on stand, DRC Congo, Africa
Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish figure on stand, DRC Congo, Africa

Small Wrapped Bundled Yaka Fetish figure on stand, DRC Congo, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Classic Yaka fetish figure of darkened wood with polished and worn patina, wearing a conical hat, and body completely enclosed by wrapped fetish bundle. Typical Yaka face with stron...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa
Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa

Ancient Cubist Danced Kuba Mask Black Patina Cone Eyes Congo Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ancient Cubist Kuba Dance Mask Black Patina, Cone Shaped Eyes, from the Congo, Africa. It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for it...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine brass figure from thje Songye tribe, DR Congo, first half 20th Century
Genuine brass figure from thje Songye tribe, DR Congo, first half 20th Century

Genuine brass figure from thje Songye tribe, DR Congo, first half 20th Century

By Songye Tribe

Located in Bilzen, BE

A genuine figure from the Songye tribe DR Congo cast in brass dating from the beginning to the middle of the 20th century. The casting is done in sand and the figure has never been c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in London, GB

For sale is this wonderful vintage African hand-carved Kifwebe association Figure (or "N'kishi"), originating from the Songye people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly the...

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Kuba Ceremonial Raffia Textile Panel with a Hat from Lesotho Tribal Art Drc
Kuba Ceremonial Raffia Textile Panel with a Hat from Lesotho Tribal Art Drc

Kuba Ceremonial Raffia Textile Panel with a Hat from Lesotho Tribal Art Drc

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Kuba ceremonial raffia textile panel Together with a hat from Lesotho Ceremonial textile panel, Woven raffia-velvet cloth square panel with geometrical motif. Democratic Republ...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Wooden  Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo, late 19th century
Wooden  Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo, late 19th century

Wooden Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo, late 19th century

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo
Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt, D.R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Ceremonial comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo Made of palm leaf midribs, this large, graphic comb has a pinched waist and is held together with finely wrapped wire. Presented o...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wire

Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Congo Africa
Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Congo Africa

Pende or Kwese Black Wood Small Mask Heavy Eyelids Teeth, DRC Congo Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Pende or Kwese black wood small mask heavy eyelids, open mouth with carved teeth, curved scarification marks on cheeks. Heavy black patina on front and inside from years of traditio...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pende “Giwoyo” Sickness Mask, Kwilu Region, D.R. Congo
Early 20th Century Pende “Giwoyo” Sickness Mask, Kwilu Region, D.R. Congo

Early 20th Century Pende “Giwoyo” Sickness Mask, Kwilu Region, D.R. Congo

Located in Bilzen, BE

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...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male and Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male and Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa

Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male and Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Carved wood standing Janus back to back male and female divination figure from the Yaka people of DRC Congo, Africa. Male figure side with open mouth with exposed carved teeth. Fem...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth Congo Africa
Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth Congo Africa

Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth Congo Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Ghost Like Kumu Mask With Kaolin Open Eyes Mouth Teeth, Congo, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polish and erosion from traditional use, appropriate for its age, use,...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo
Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo

Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Rare carved wood standing female Pende figure with arms at sides cascading hair. Classic downturned Pende style face, projecting hair style, feet absent. Democratic Republic of C...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Rubbing Oracle Of The Kuba/Bushoong Tribe, Dr Congo, 1st Half Of The 20th Centur
Rubbing Oracle Of The Kuba/Bushoong Tribe, Dr Congo, 1st Half Of The 20th Centur

Rubbing Oracle Of The Kuba/Bushoong Tribe, Dr Congo, 1st Half Of The 20th Centur

By Kuba

Located in Bilzen, BE

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

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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. Great incised classic Kuba crisscross design f...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Worn Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Worn Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century

Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Worn Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Old early classic Yaka slit drum, deep patina wear and polish from years of use, with original striker. From the Yaka people, Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th century, on cus...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century

Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century

Located in Meer, VAN

Very rare African Dagara mask Ngbaka people. Africa, Congo, early to mid 20th century A beautiful early to mid 20th century African so called 'Dagara’ mask from the Ngbaka and Mbanj...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo
Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo

Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo 20th century Iron, accumulation 16 x 7 in. / 41 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 18.25 in. / 46 cm This interesting typ...

Category

20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Mukuba 'Hat', Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo
Mukuba 'Hat', Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo

Mukuba 'Hat', Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mukuba (Hat), Bwami Society, Lega Culture, Democratic Republic of Congo 1st Half 20th Century Plant fiber, buttons, elephant tail hair, blue cloth 7 x 7 diameter. in. / 18 x 18 ...

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20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Cotton, Natural Fiber

Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century
Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century

Tribal Textile, Kuba Shoowa 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Natural Fiber

Old Pende Giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Old Pende Giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa

Old Pende Giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Old Pende giwoyo mask with red pigments, black and white beard with carved triangles and woven black raffia hair cap The mask is 13 1/4 inches high, on custom wood base total height ...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Rare Handwoven Kuba Textile Panel, Raffia Fabric, Congo, Circa 1940
Rare Handwoven Kuba Textile Panel, Raffia Fabric, Congo, Circa 1940

Rare Handwoven Kuba Textile Panel, Raffia Fabric, Congo, Circa 1940

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare vintage African Kuba Textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table ; perfect as headboard. Handwoven and hand dyed raffia fabric. An IDEA: use this item as backrest...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Archaistic Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century

Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century

Located in CA, CA

With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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Chokwe Personal Comb Angola Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Chokwe Personal Comb Angola Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

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Located in Santa Fe, NM

Small finely carved wood Chokwe comb, Angola, early 20th century, 6" high on custom base. Sweetly carved head with tri-part hairdress. Wonderful geometric design on body of comb fron...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Kusu wooden ancestor ca 1900 DR Congo Africa Central African Tribal Art
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Located in Leuven, BE

Nicely carved Kusu / Congo statue with beautiful face / almond shaped eyes and triangular face with beard. Top of the head is a big hole to charche the powerful statue and has patina...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art
Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art

Ngombe Doko tribe Tribal wicker Shield - DR Congo - 19th Century - African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional Tribal Shield from the Ngombe/Doko tribe- DR CONGO Museum Quality Very rare piece in perfect condition. Exceptional piece and museum quality (see photos please) Period: 1...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wicker

Luba Memory or Story Board with Head Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Luba Memory or Story Board with Head Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Luba Memory or Story Board with Head Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A rare finely carved Luba memory or story board in the shape of a carved paddle with inlaid bead circles on one side and raised figures. In good condition some wear to front of face ...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument

Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Simple, elegant Mbira or Sanza (once known as a thumb piano) of wood with metal from the Congo, Central Africa, late 19th to early 20th century. With wonderful age and patina from ha...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument

Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Mbira or Sanza (once known as a thumb piano), of carved wood with metal keys. On top is a subtly carved human face with great patina. Created and used in the Congo region of Central ...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument face
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument face

Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument face

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Carved worn wood Mbira or Sanza (once known as a thumb piano) with metal strikers from the early period in the Congo, Central Africa. On top is a subtly carved human face with great ...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Antique African Stool, Congo
Antique African Stool, Congo

Antique African Stool, Congo

Unavailable

H 20.48 in Dm 14.97 in

Antique African Stool, Congo

Located in Schellebelle, BE

African stool with a great patina, Decorated with African Tribal Figures, Good great old patina of the wood,warm finish and glanze, Dates from around 1960,collected in Congo from ...

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Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Art

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Wood

Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo
Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo

Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 26.5 in D 3.5 in

Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo

Located in New York, NY

African antique currency from the Congo, most likely Iron. Beatufil decorative piece, includes a stand. This Currency piece was circulated as a means of payment across Africa. It w...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Metal, Iron

Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo African Art Kasaï
Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo African Art Kasaï

Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo African Art Kasaï

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 2.37 in D 20.08 in

Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo African Art Kasaï

Located in Leuven, BE

Superb 19th century Kuba pipe DR Congo People : Kuba Country : DR Congo, Sankuru River Early 20th century Wood Length : 51 cm This elaborately carved and ornamented tobacco pipe wa...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Palmwood

Rare kebe kebe head from Congo
Rare kebe kebe head from Congo

Rare kebe kebe head from Congo

Unavailable

H 15.5 in D 4 in

Rare kebe kebe head from Congo

Located in Naples, FL

The Kebe Kebe heads are used in ceremonies. People dance with them. Pigments give them their colorful aspect. They are carved on wood.

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Rare Antique Serving Bowl, Congo Basin
Rare Antique Serving Bowl, Congo Basin

Rare Antique Serving Bowl, Congo Basin

Unavailable

H 15.5 in Dm 18.5 in

Rare Antique Serving Bowl, Congo Basin

Located in New York, NY

Before the advent of enamelware and eventually china and plasticware, the people of the Congo Basin fashioned and ate from bowls and plates carved themselves or acquired by trade fro...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wood

Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century
Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century

Statue Nkishi People Songye / Songe - Dr Congo African Art Late 19th century

Located in Leuven, BE

Old / Authentic And Rare Nkishi Statue Songye / Dream People - Dr Congo African Art Period: Late 19th century Height: 17 cm Very beautiful red patina This type of powerful Nkishi fro...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art
Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art

Wooden Pende Antropomorphic Statue Congo Region Kasaï -19th century African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Very rare Ancient And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue From The Pende Tribe Country : DRCongo Kasaï Region Age : late 19th century Height : 48 cm Excellent condition / missing t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Raffia, Hardwood

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Bandia Zande Djabbir 1880-1900 Art

Located in Leuven, BE

19th century exclusive antique African Bandia Nsakara Zande war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!! High quality rare war shield !!! Tribe: Bandia / Nsak...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wicker

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art
19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art

19th century DR CONGO African shield tribe Ngbandi Yakoma Ubangi 1880-1900 Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Art Gallery Decoster presents a : 19th century exclusive antique African Ngbandi war shield A top quality / Museum quality extremely rare shield !!! Big sized high quality rare shiel...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wicker

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...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wrought 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

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique Mangbetu tribe female Statue - DR Congo Region Uele - 19th century
Antique Mangbetu tribe female Statue - DR Congo Region Uele - 19th century

Antique Mangbetu tribe female Statue - DR Congo Region Uele - 19th century

Located in Leuven, BE

Refined Mangbetu female figurine, Democratic Republic of Congo. Red-brown patina and fine carved scarifications on torso. Late 19th century. 30 cm high Note : The Mangbetu people of...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Hardwood

1950's Lega 'Idimu' Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo
1950's Lega 'Idimu' Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

1950's Lega 'Idimu' Mask, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in London, GB

This mid-twentieth century finely carved mask, from the Lega culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, displays the typically heart-shaped face of Lega 'Idimu' masks. Traces o...

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Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Raffia, Hardwood

Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa
Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa

Fine Congo Mbala carved wood figure, Early 20th century, Africa

Located in Santa Fe, NM

For collectors of African art. Finely carved Congo wood figure with hands on stomach with carved beard. It has a hair style similar to some Mbala figures of the Democratic Republic o...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art
Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art

Ndop Kuba Statue From The Kuba Ndengese Shoowa Tribe Dr Congo Kasaï African Art

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional royal Ndop statue From the Kuba / Ndengese / Shoowa tribe - DR Congo Kasaï region - Circa 1930-1950 Tribe : Ndengese / Kuba / Shoowa Country : DR Congo Height = 28 cm Per...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wood

Statue Of The Teke Tribe DR Congo African Art Early 20th Malebo Pool Brazzaville
Statue Of The Teke Tribe DR Congo African Art Early 20th Malebo Pool Brazzaville

Statue Of The Teke Tribe DR Congo African Art Early 20th Malebo Pool Brazzaville

Located in Leuven, BE

Rare and beautiful antique Teke powerful statue RD Congo in Cubist style (see pictures). Situated DR Congo / Congo Brazzaville Malebo Pool area Central Africa Height: 31cm Early 20th...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Hardwood

Hand-Crafted Bowl with Pointed Legs, DR Congo
Hand-Crafted Bowl with Pointed Legs, DR Congo

Hand-Crafted Bowl with Pointed Legs, DR Congo

Unavailable

H 15 in W 11 in D 3 in

Hand-Crafted Bowl with Pointed Legs, DR Congo

Located in New York, NY

Identifying the ethnic origin of traditional household artifacts from Africa can be difficult. The form of such vital, day-to-day objects is naturally derived their function, which i...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wood

Sculptural Hand Made Loin Cover From the Congo
Sculptural Hand Made Loin Cover From the Congo

Sculptural Hand Made Loin Cover From the Congo

Unavailable

H 12 in W 8 in D 1 in

Sculptural Hand Made Loin Cover From the Congo

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Great graphic sculptural quality to this hand made iron loin cover which covered the female genitalia. The natural dyed string section was worn around the waist like a belt.

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Iron

Wooden Ladle with Incised Geometric Carving, DR Congo
Wooden Ladle with Incised Geometric Carving, DR Congo

Wooden Ladle with Incised Geometric Carving, DR Congo

Located in New York, NY

With over 200 ethnic groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tens of thousands of villages and millions of talented people, identifying ethnographic objects from the region can b...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wood

Finely Carved Wood Luena Comb, Great Hair Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Finely Carved Wood Luena Comb, Great Hair Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Finely Carved Wood Luena Comb, Great Hair Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Finely carved wood Luena comb with great hair style, Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th-early 20th century. 9" high, with custom base. Sweet worn honey colored patina, ...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Tshokwe Chokwe Tribe Congo 19th Angola
Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Tshokwe Chokwe Tribe Congo 19th Angola

Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Tshokwe Chokwe Tribe Congo 19th Angola

Located in Leuven, BE

Exceptional anthropomorphic statue from the Tshokwe / Chokwe tribe DR Congo / Angola Tribe : Tshokwe / Chokwe Country of origin : DR Congo / Angola Period: 1900-1920 Height: 34 cm V...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

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Wood

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Congo Tribal Art For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Congo tribal art you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and metal, every item from our selection of Congo tribal art was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Congo tribal art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each object in our assortment of Congo tribal art bearing Folk Art, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of Congo tribal art over the years, but those crafted by Kuba People, Songye People and Andrianna Shamaris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Congo Tribal Art?

A piece of Congo tribal art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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.