Congo Tribal Art

this piece emerge. A forceful and dignified work of tribal art.

Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th century These spearheads looked like weapons, yet they

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 ...

Republic of Congo, Africa. Finely carved mask with carved raised eyes and diagonal scarification marks

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...

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

Bwa Kifwebe, of the Luba and the Songye People living in the central part of the Congo. They danced

Set of Three Cast Bronze Disc Top Hairpins Mangbetu, Democratic Republic of Congo Africa. A finely

live in the Ituri Forest, which stretches from northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in central

in the series of initiation rituals of the Ngbaka people of present-day Democratic Republic of Congo

Congo, Africa with face divided into four opposing quadrants with orange and traces of white pigments

, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical

Benin brass Armlets or Anklets A pair of heavy Brass armlets with three rows of cowrie shells, Certainly a well worn pair one slightly twisted. They have been cleaned at some point. ...

Kutu Anklet-Ekonda culture, Democratic Republic of Congo. Puddle cast, forged and engraved copper

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...

This is a very rare Royal Palm wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo . Palm wine was often served

This is a very fine Church Chalice carved by a Master Carver from the Kuba people of Congo. This

That's a true antique copper anklet from Zaire, very rare, as a modern simple sculpture . I have another one in my home . I saw some others like this, but there were not authentic:...

A very fine mid 20th century example of a circumcusion mask from the Salampasu people of Congo

This is a very rare Palm Wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo. Carved in the early part of the

Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies take their name from

tribal art in 1980 and became a dealer in 1995, specializing in art from Kongo, Nigeria, Cameroon and

Large copper currency piece from the Mbole people in Democratic Republic of Congo, in a large

Rare pair of African sandals, with beautifully articulated little Luba 'Kifwebe' (mask) heads as toe holds. Wonderful aged 'footprints' produced from great use.

Congo, depicts a female crowned with a large, abstracted coiffure. The figure exhibits a wonderful

Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies take their name from

Old Bronze and Wood Figurative Pipe from the Bamum peoples, Cameroon, Africa Early 20th Century. Cast bronze seated figure with expressive face and beard. Long carved attached wood...

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the asymmetric, spontaneous and animated patterns of bark

Mbuti Ituri (Congo) traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth. +/- 1920 These cloths we're made

Mbuti Ituri (Congo) traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth. +/- 1920 These cloths we're made

Married women of the Mongo and Ekonde cultures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo wore heavy

Congo exemplifies the refinement and symbolic depth of Central African royal art. Sculpted from a single

the 18th-century Ngelima society, making it a prized addition to any collection of tribal art or

. Merton D. Simpson is an American abstract expressionist painter and African and tribal art collector and

wedding dowry, or in trade between tribal communities.

Beautiful Yaka flywhisk from the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, dating from the

This is a very rare Commemorative Bust of A Suku Councillor from Congo in Central Africa. The

. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. 16 inches high, Mounted on custom metal base, total height

This 1930's panel, from the Mbole culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been woven

Early carved wood Salampasu Warrior's Mask with black finish, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Strong angular cubist mask wit...

Noblewoman’s Ceremonial Overskirt Shoowa People, DR Congo First half 20th century Raffia, palm

Congo. Demonstrating the skill of the blacksmith who crafted it, the knife features razor-thin blades

Democratic Republic of Congo, Late 19th Century Wood, glass bead (inlay) Provenance: Didier Claes

Republic of the Congo was collected in the 1930's. This wide-brimmed hat was likely made for the early

This baby sling or carrier from the equatorial forest region of north-eastern DRC has an amazing contemporary appearance. The carrier is made from multiple strands of twisted and kn...

Shoowa Prestige Cloth Kuba Shoowa peoples DR Congo, Kasai Region Raffia palm fiber, natural and

Woven panels such as this would have decorated the walls of a traditional meeting house. The panels are made from woven bark fibre decorated with striking geometric designs. The da...

Yak milk Jar with handle, finely carved with geometric motifs all around the piece. Tribal Art from

A Kuba mat from the Kasai region of the D.R.Congo These were used on the ground, there are photos

In Kuba society, title holding is dominated by men; there are only two titles held by women. Headdresses were and are the most visible expression of one’s standing within the intrica...

Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...

in tribal arts of this type.

The decorative details adorning this ceremonial cup reflected the owner’s wealth, status and influence within the Kuba Kingdom. This anthropomorphic Kuba cup depicts a carved head, w...

Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damag...

Small early Kuba Cup With Sweet Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa Finely carved hair in tight geometric form, small projecting ears. Some damage and wear to lips, and keloid on pr...

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Old and well used Luba wood medicine mortar with classic carved Luba face, DRC Africa. The mortar is heavily worn and polished outside from many years of use, and the inside shows de...