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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.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Textile, Raffia, Wood

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Showa Drum Congo
Showa Drum Congo

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.

Category

Antique 1890s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Ngbandi Masks from Congo, Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950
Ngbandi Masks from Congo, Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950

Ngbandi Masks from Congo, Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Paire de masques Ngbandi originaire du Congo. Ces masques étaient utilisés lors de cérémonies ou rituels pour incarner des esprits ou des ancêtres. Les deux masques sont montés sur u...

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Arts and Crafts Masks

Materials

Wood

Ngbandi Masks from Congo, Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950
Ngbandi Masks from Congo, Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950

Ngbandi Masks from Congo, Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Masque Lula de la république du Congo. Ce masque était utilisé lors de rites traditionnels de justice coutumière pour identifier les fauteurs de trouble. La couleur bleue honore les ...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Arts and Crafts Masks

Materials

Wood

Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask
Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask

Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Republic of Congo, Ceremonial Wood Dance Mask Early 20th Century, on a metal stand.

Category

20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Guéré Mask, Carved Wood, Congo, Arts and Crafts, Circa 1900
Antique Guéré Mask, Carved Wood, Congo, Arts and Crafts, Circa 1900

Antique Guéré Mask, Carved Wood, Congo, Arts and Crafts, Circa 1900

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Masque Guéré originaire de la frontière entre la Côte d'Ivoire et le Liberia. Ces masques étaient utilisés lors de cérémonies pour assurer l'ordre et éloigner les menaces. Les yeux r...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Arts and Crafts Masks

Materials

Wood

African Ceremonial Sword, Iron and Wood, Congo, Circa 1920s
African Ceremonial Sword, Iron and Wood, Congo, Circa 1920s

African Ceremonial Sword, Iron and Wood, Congo, Circa 1920s

Located in Miami, FL

African ceremonial sword from the democratic Republic of Congo, circa 1920s. Iron and wood, in a case made of cloth and animal skin.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Queen from Congo
19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Queen from Congo

19th Century Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of African Queen from Congo

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional hand wood carving of a woman probably African queen, beautiful face showing grace and resolute looking forward, white color finish and clear wax restoration. Professional...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask
African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask

African Songye Luba Congo Bwadi Bwa Kifwebe Wood Carved Ceremonial Dance Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful hand carved wood Kifwebe mask created by the Songye and Luba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

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.

Category

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

Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid-20th century. Figure is 12 inches high, on custom wood base total height 12 3/4 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, Wood

Lega Tribal Mask, Hand-Carved Wood with Kaolin, Congo, 1950s Design
Lega Tribal Mask, Hand-Carved Wood with Kaolin, Congo, 1950s Design

Lega Tribal Mask, Hand-Carved Wood with Kaolin, Congo, 1950s Design

Located in Ljubljana, SI

This old mask has a custom made stand and was used in initiation ceremonies. Lega masks always have special facial shapes. It is from one piece of wood cut and has beautiful geometri...

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Kaolin, Hardwood

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Dance mask, Kifwebe, Songye, Congo
Dance mask, Kifwebe, Songye, Congo

Dance mask, Kifwebe, Songye, Congo

By Songye Tribe

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dance mask/ sculpture. Known as a Kifwebe mask. Songye. Carved wood. 20th century. With a few flaws and repairs.

Category

20th Century Congolese Masks

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Copper Relief Artwork Female Portraits, Congo (1981)
Copper Relief Artwork Female Portraits, Congo (1981)

Copper Relief Artwork Female Portraits, Congo (1981)

Located in Antwerp, BE

Copper Relief Artwork – Female Portraits, Congo (1981) A striking and original African copper relief artwork from 1981, handcrafted in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The piece fe...

Category

Vintage 1980s Congolese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Copper

1950s Carved Wooden Cabinet from Congo
1950s Carved Wooden Cabinet from Congo

1950s Carved Wooden Cabinet from Congo

Located in Antwerp, BE

One of a kind ethnic wooden cabinet from the 1950s depicting rural life in Zaïre (now the Congo). Bas-relief technique on solid wood. Great original condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Authentic Vintage Painting Portrait on Canvas Woman Congo 1958
Authentic Vintage Painting Portrait on Canvas Woman Congo 1958

Authentic Vintage Painting Portrait on Canvas Woman Congo 1958

Located in Poperinge, BE

Kamurna at the bottom right, marked on the back and dated Congo 1958. Naively painted, but that makes it just as beautiful and decorative, framed in a gold-colored wooden frame, a n...

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo
Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo

Pair of 20th Century African Wooden Carved Chairs from Congo

Located in High Point, NC

These 20th Century African wooden carved chairs from Congo showcase the sculptural elegance and rich craftsmanship characteristic of Central African design traditions. Each chair fea...

Category

20th Century Congolese Chairs

Materials

Wood

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 ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Fetish Figure
African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Fetish Figure

African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Fetish Figure

Located in Queens, NY

African Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye ceremonial fetish figure made with inlaid horn and various materials to promote fertility, vanquish enemies or protect the village.

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Horn

African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque
African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque

African Congo 20th Century Carved Wood Songye Kwfebe Figural Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

African Congo 20th Century wood Songye Kwfebe plaque carved in flattened figural form with a rectangular shape features a horned, incised head with beaded necklace, 2 smaller relief ...

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ash

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...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Mayemba Rare Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
Mayemba Rare Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002

Mayemba Rare Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Bronze Sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. This striking bronze sculpture by the Congolese artist Mayemba (1946-) features two African women with trays, capturing a powerful e...

Category

Early 2000s Congolese Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s. Each chair is hand carved and unique and has a slightly different design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Lounge Chairs

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...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood
Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

Theo Ruth for Artifort 'Congo' Settee Sofa in Floral Upholstery and Wood

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Theo Ruth for Artifort, settee, model 'Congo', lacquered wood, fabric, The Netherlands, 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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 in circular form with painted decorative geometric grooves, an inlaid beaded pattern...

Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

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 sickness) with a twisted nose and mouth, plus 2 eye slits, 2 side holes and elongated...

Category

20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint

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

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century
African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

African Vintage Shield, Tribal Wall Art, SONGYE SHIELD, Congo, Mid 20th Century

Located in Odense, DK

The Songye Shield is a striking example of African tribal art from the Congo, dating back to the mid-20th century. This shield, traditionally used by the Songye people for protection...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa
Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa

Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early to mid century danced light wood mask from the Kumu or Maniema region, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa with face divided into four opposing quadrants with orange and trace...

Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese 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.

Category

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

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

Typical Yaka face with strong lines on face outlining eyes and eyebrows. 8 3/4 inches high on custom metal and wood base, total height 11 1/4 inches Created mid 20th century or ea...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s
African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s

African Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

With its large size and finely balanced composition, this vintage African decorative object works both as a statement piece in a modern interior and as a valuable example of Congoles...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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

The Songye people, from the southeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are skilled artisans known for their unique fetishes known as Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi"), ty...

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

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...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection, Late 20th- Century
African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection, Late 20th- Century

African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection, Late 20th- Century

Located in Miami, FL

African Congo Fetish Statue, Houses Spirits for Protection 20th- Century Offered for sale is a late 20th-century African tribal fetish statue of a double-headed Nikisi Nkondi power ...

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Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo
Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo

Pair of Didactical dancing Dolls Songye People - DR Congo

Located in Leuven , BE

Two Songye dolls, reductions of the ritual costume of the masked dancers, painted wooden head and body covered with animal skin, feathers and braided fibers. Private collection Brus...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo

Located in Wainscott, NY

Small leather Calabash from Africa Dimensions: 10 in. height x 6 in. diameter with a 4.24 in. diameter opening.

Category

20th Century Congolese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance
Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance

Lwalwa Mother Figure Holding Baby DR Congo Africa with Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely carved Lwalwa maternity figure holding a baby from Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa circa 20th century. The statue was acquired in 2006 from the collection of ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

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

African Gabon/D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood Kota Mahongwe Figural Reliquary Staff
African Gabon/D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood Kota Mahongwe Figural Reliquary Staff

African Gabon/D.R. Congo 20th Century Wood Kota Mahongwe Figural Reliquary Staff

Located in Queens, NY

African Gabon / Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood figural reliquary staff in flattened geometric form features a curved head with inlaid textured copper, 2 co...

Category

20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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 Nkisi Nkonde\") carved from a single piece of wood, encased and hidden beneath a netwo...

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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 figure (\"Yombe Nkisi Nkonde\"), a roped bundle on his back entwined around embedded m...

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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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.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bacongo Nail Fetish
19th Century Bacongo Nail Fetish

19th Century Bacongo Nail Fetish

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

19th Century Bacongo Nail Fetish

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Nail Fetish 'Nkisi' Bacongo people; Congo Wood, pigment, fabric, metal Dimensions: H 10.5, W 4 inches Approximate age: 100 years (+/- 7) old confirmed by the Museum of Arts and ...

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Antique 1880s Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

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

Typically this serveware was hand-built terracotta or else carved from wood. Being porous, wood naturally absorbed liquids from the raw or cooked substances they transported or held.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Luba Kukudji Figure
Luba Kukudji Figure

Luba Kukudji Figure

Unavailable

H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Luba Kukudji Figure

Located in London, GB

Luba Figure Kakudji D.R. Congo Wood, fibre, beads, textile 28 cm On a professional wooden stand Provenance: - Lucas Ratton, Paris, France - Zemanek-Munster, Wurzburg, Ger...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Textile, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads

Face mask from theYaka people of the Congo
Face mask from theYaka people of the Congo

Face mask from theYaka people of the Congo

Unavailable

H 9 in W 6 in D 3 in

Face mask from theYaka people of the Congo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Finely carved mask from the Yaka people of the Congo. Extremely stylized face with holes for raffia beard. traces of original crushed shell on the surface of the mask remain.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

'Singiti' Anchestor Wood Statue, Hemba Culture, Dr Congo, Ca. 1900, Doc. Prov
'Singiti' Anchestor Wood Statue, Hemba Culture, Dr Congo, Ca. 1900, Doc. Prov

'Singiti' Anchestor Wood Statue, Hemba Culture, Dr Congo, Ca. 1900, Doc. Prov

Located in Basel, BS

Calm yet formidable, this figure is an idealized portrait figure of a specific male ancestor. Through them, the owners contact the depicted ancestor in order to ask him for protectio...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Chokwe Mask, Democratic Republic of The Congo 20th Century
Chokwe Mask, Democratic Republic of The Congo 20th Century

Chokwe Mask, Democratic Republic of The Congo 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

It doesn’t merely adorn; it bridges realms, whispering stories of life, lineage, and the eternal dance of creation. Material: Wood Height: 8 inches Origin: Democratic Republic of th...

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20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century
Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century

Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 8.27 in D 7.09 in

Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century

Located in Leuven, BE

Antique superb Pende mbuya mask DR Congo late 19th century Mask with filed teeth ! Available at art Gallery Decoster Belgium Tribe : Pende Country : DR Congo Age: late 19th / early...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Pipe Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda Tribe Congo Ubangi Africa ca1880
Pipe Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda Tribe Congo Ubangi Africa ca1880

Pipe Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda Tribe Congo Ubangi Africa ca1880

Located in Leuven, BE

Boka type pipe From the Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda / Bwaka / Mbaka Tribe Dr Congo Ubangi Africa - Ca 1880/1900 Tribe : Ngbaka / Mbanza / Ngbandi / Ngombe / Banda / Bw...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Superb museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th century Congo
Superb museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th century Congo

Superb museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th century Congo

Located in Leuven, BE

Superb and rare museum quality Holo mvunzi wooden statue late 19th/early 20 th century DR Congo / Angola For sale at Art Gallery Decoster Belgium Tribe : Holo Country DR Congo bord...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Yombe Woyo Kongo Tribe Dr Congo 19th
Old And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Yombe Woyo Kongo Tribe Dr Congo 19th

Old And Exceptional Anthropomorphic Statue Yombe Woyo Kongo Tribe Dr Congo 19th

Located in Leuven, BE

Old and exceptional funerary anthropomorphic statue from the Yombe / Kongo tribe DR Congo Tribe : Yombe / Woyo / Kongo Country of origin : DR Congo / Angola Period: late 19th century...

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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

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.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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

Created and used in the Congo region of Central Africa, in the late 19th to early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

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

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs
Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs

Unavailable

H 31 in W 29 in D 38.5 in

Pair of Theo Ruth "Congo" Club Chairs

By Theo Ruth

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Mid-Century club chairs, model "Congo" each with frames in lacquered wood featuring two-piece bodies with that interlock with tight backs and seats as well as incor...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Materials

Wood

Colonial Steamer Trunk Congo, Early 20th Century
Colonial Steamer Trunk Congo, Early 20th Century

Colonial Steamer Trunk Congo, Early 20th Century

Unavailable

H 24.81 in W 38.19 in D 23.63 in

Colonial Steamer Trunk Congo, Early 20th Century

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

Very unique steamer trunk from Belgium. See the stamp "Congo" at the top. Interior and locks are both in good vintage condition.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Colonial Revival Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Chocolate Cherry Congo Side Table by Powell & Bonnell
Chocolate Cherry Congo Side Table by Powell & Bonnell

Chocolate Cherry Congo Side Table by Powell & Bonnell

By Powell & Bonnell

Located in New York, NY

Wood veneer side table with marquetry top. Shown in chocolate cherry. Standard wood, premium wood or lacquer finishes available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950
Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950

Pair of Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" Chairs, circa 1950

By Artifort, Julian Marshall

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A 1950s pair Theo Ruth for Artifort "Congo" chairs. An innovative design, the back and seat are in two separate pieces that fit together like two pieces of a puzzle.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Carved Wood Kuba Vessels
Carved Wood Kuba Vessels

Carved Wood Kuba Vessels

Unavailable

H 6 in W 8 in D 8 in

Carved Wood Kuba Vessels

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful carved wood ebonized Kuba tribe vessels with wave form designs around the perimeter of the vessels.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957
Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957

Congo & Pinguin Lounge Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort, the Netherlands, 1957

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Beautiful set of “Congo” and “Pinguin”lounge chairs designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, The Netherlands 1957. Elegant design because of the beautiful cherrywooden leg...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Rare Iconic Augusto Romano Pliable Lounge Chairs Mod. Congo, 1950 Italy
Rare Iconic Augusto Romano Pliable Lounge Chairs Mod. Congo, 1950 Italy

Rare Iconic Augusto Romano Pliable Lounge Chairs Mod. Congo, 1950 Italy

By Augusto Romano, Gio Ponti

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Completely reupholstered and new cover in deep "oxblood" velvet, wood Literature: Similar model published on: Mobili, di Architetti e Progettisti Torinesi 1945-1965, Davide Alaim...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Beautiful Suku Palm Wine Cup in Wood
Beautiful Suku Palm Wine Cup in Wood

Beautiful Suku Palm Wine Cup in Wood

Unavailable

H 4 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Beautiful Suku Palm Wine Cup in Wood

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful Suku Palm Wine Cup in Wood A beautiful, early twentieth c. example of a ritual palm wine cup from the Suku or closely related Yaka peoples of the Democratic Republic of Co...

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20th Century Congolese Tribal Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure
Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure

Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure

Unavailable

H 23 in W 7 in D 8 in

Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure

Located in Cambridge, MA

A hand-carved wood singiti or ancestor figure from the Hemba people, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African Kuba Ndengese Wood Carved  Palm Wine Cup
African Kuba Ndengese Wood Carved  Palm Wine Cup

African Kuba Ndengese Wood Carved Palm Wine Cup

Located in New York, NY

Carved palm wine cup rising from a circular base, the angular face with naturalistic slender facial features, compact pronounced ears and scarification at the sides of the eyes, and ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys
African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys

African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 in

African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys

Located in London, GB

This is a fine Teke Mutinu Bamba magic figure, The Teke use this type of cylindrical bodied figure to assist women during pregnancy, the magic material (bilongo) is often removed whe...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head
Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head

Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head

Unavailable

H 7.88 in W 1.58 in D 1.97 in

Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head

Located in London, GB

African tribal BaCongo Bakongo colonial staff head A 19th century BaCongo colonial staff or fly whisk head. Depicting a African caricature of a Colonial captain or Official Deep ma...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Yombe Fetish Figure
African Yombe Fetish Figure

African Yombe Fetish Figure

Unavailable

H 26 in W 9 in D 10 in

African Yombe Fetish Figure

Located in Montecito, CA

This Bakongo power figure is adorned with feathers, shells, nails and raffia. The eyes of the figure and the mask he holds are of inset glass. Magic bundles are attached to the torso...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Feathers, Raffia, Wood

African Stool-Headrest
African Stool-Headrest

African Stool-Headrest

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in

African Stool-Headrest

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Beautiful African headrest-stool from Congo, Luba tribe, correct and good patina and shine of the wood,worm color palet, very decorative piece

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman
African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman

African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman

Unavailable

H 21 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 in

African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This powerful and well-used sculpture of a standing female is an ancestor figure from the Hemba group of what was once Zaire. Female figures are markedly less common than male versio...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)
Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)

Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)

Located in London, GB

This beautifully carved 'Biteki' figure, from the Yaka culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, depicts a female crowned with a large, abstracted coiffure. The figure exhibit...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Large Teke Figure
Fine Large Teke Figure

Fine Large Teke Figure

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in

Fine Large Teke Figure

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Early 20th century Democratic Republic of Congo. former Zaire Measures: High 50 cm. Provenance: Mr. Jean Delmas, France. The face with diagonal incised scarification and rectangu...

Category

Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Kuba Cup with Expressive Face on a Foot Early 20th Century African Art
Fine Kuba Cup with Expressive Face on a Foot Early 20th Century African Art

Fine Kuba Cup with Expressive Face on a Foot Early 20th Century African Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Finely carved wood Kuba cup with expressive face, carefully carved geometric design on the eyebrows and chin, scarification lines across chips.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'
Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 14 in D 0.5 in

Central African Bust Wall Sculptures 'Male and Female'

Located in Pasadena, CA

One of a kind pair of beautifully-carved wooden wall sculptures of an African couple. Most probably from a region in DR Congo in Central Africa. One of the frames has been redone. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Songye power figure Nkisi
Songye power figure Nkisi

Songye power figure Nkisi

Unavailable

H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in

Songye power figure Nkisi

Located in London, GB

Songye Power Figure NKISI Provenance: - Private collection, London, United Kingdom Songye Power Sculpture Like the Kongo and other related Bantu cultures of central Africa, the...

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Wood

African Woven War Shield
African Woven War Shield

African Woven War Shield

Unavailable

H 53.5 in W 17 in D 3 in

African Woven War Shield

Located in San Rafael, CA

A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven to make a visually striking pattern, and is in fine condition. The original handle...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Kuba Ceremonial Palm Wine Cup ('Mbwoongntey'), DRC
Kuba Ceremonial Palm Wine Cup ('Mbwoongntey'), DRC

Kuba Ceremonial Palm Wine Cup ('Mbwoongntey'), DRC

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in

Kuba Ceremonial Palm Wine Cup ('Mbwoongntey'), DRC

Located in London, GB

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...

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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Bronze Sculpture Signed A. Lambote Congolese School
African Bronze Sculpture Signed A. Lambote Congolese School

African Bronze Sculpture Signed A. Lambote Congolese School

By A. Lambote

Located in Brussels, BE

African Modernist bronze sculpture presenting a Mother with a child. Signed A. Lambote. Congolese school. Wooden socle.

Category

20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

Located in San Francisco, CA

Presented on commanding museum-quality custom made matte black wood pedestal display stands with discreet thin black steel rod supports.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron

Kuba Bwoom Mask
Kuba Bwoom Mask

Kuba Bwoom Mask

Unavailable

H 14 in W 15 in D 28 in

Kuba Bwoom Mask

Located in Austin, TX

Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Copper

Kuba Mweel Mask
Kuba Mweel Mask

Kuba Mweel Mask

Unavailable

H 9 in W 15.5 in D 16 in

Kuba Mweel Mask

Located in Austin, TX

"Residing in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Kuba people are true artisans whose craftsmanship fueled traditional rituals, performances, and storytelling. Natural materials, in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Shell, Burlap, Wood

Pastel Drawing of African Boy by E. Libiet
Pastel Drawing of African Boy by E. Libiet

Pastel Drawing of African Boy by E. Libiet

Unavailable

H 20.75 in W 17.5 in

Pastel Drawing of African Boy by E. Libiet

Located in Charleston, SC

Pastel Drawing on Prepared Brown Paper by a Russian Artist Who Lived in Belgium and Executed Drawing While Visiting the Belgium Congo. Gold and Wood Multi-Ogee Frame with a Linen Ma...

Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Drawings

Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa
Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa

Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa

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H 26 in W 9 in D 9.5 in

Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa

By Songye Tribe

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration an African mask from the Songye People of the DR Congo. Wood and pigment, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Yaka Wood Drum, Congo, 20th Century
Yaka Wood Drum, Congo, 20th Century

Yaka Wood Drum, Congo, 20th Century

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H 16.15 in Dm 3.55 in

Yaka Wood Drum, Congo, 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Yaka wood drum is a contemporary African wooden art piece, realized in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Category

1990s Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue, Congo
Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue, Congo

Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue, Congo

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H 10.5 in W 3 in D 2.5 in

Small Carved Wood 'Luba' Statue, Congo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-Carved Wood 'Luba' Fertility Statue. Democratic Republic of the Congo, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Salampasu Painted Wood Mask, Congo, 20th Century
Salampasu Painted Wood Mask, Congo, 20th Century

Salampasu Painted Wood Mask, Congo, 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Salampasu painted wood mask is a contemporary African wooden art piece, realized in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Category

1990s Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kifwebe Mask, Songye Ethnicity, Congo
Kifwebe Mask, Songye Ethnicity, Congo

Kifwebe Mask, Songye Ethnicity, Congo

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H 12.21 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

Kifwebe Mask, Songye Ethnicity, Congo

Located in Porto, PT

Songye Kifwebe Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo A striking and authentic Songye Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo, carved in wood and decorated with traditional r...

Category

20th Century Congolese Masks

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Baobab Table from Congo
Handcrafted Baobab Table from Congo

Handcrafted Baobab Table from Congo

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H 18.51 in W 104.34 in D 28.35 in

Handcrafted Baobab Table from Congo

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

Incredible table from Congo. Made from Baobab's wood and legs from Liana.

Category

20th Century Congolese Rustic Tables

Materials

Wood

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African Toma Tribal Initiation Mask, Wood Art from Liberia, 1860
African Toma Tribal Initiation Mask, Wood Art from Liberia, 1860

African Toma Tribal Initiation Mask, Wood Art from Liberia, 1860

Located in Lincoln, GB

African Toma Tribal Initiation Ceremonial Mask From Liberia (Guinea) From the Tribal people of Liberia (Guinea, Africa) Initiation masks were used by secret male socity know as Poro

Category

Antique 19th Century African Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art

Located in Miami, FL

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...

Category

Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Powerful Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Lip Plug Tanzania Early 20th Century
Powerful Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Lip Plug Tanzania Early 20th Century

Powerful Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Lip Plug Tanzania Early 20th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Carved wood powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa
African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa

African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa

Located in Chicago, IL

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol rep...

Category

Early 20th Century Liberian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria

Located in San Francisco, CA

Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costume from Yoruba, Nigeria. Pu...

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance
Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance

Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance

Located in Sharon, CT

Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.

Category

Antique 1890s Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Salampasu Mask – DR Congo – Mid 20th Century – African Tribal Art
Salampasu Mask – DR Congo – Mid 20th Century – African Tribal Art

Salampasu Mask – DR Congo – Mid 20th Century – African Tribal Art

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Discover the soul of Africa through this authentic Salampasu mask from DR Congo, handcrafted in the mid-20th century. Part of a carefully curated collection sourced from private home...

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Hardwood

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure

$16,500

H 9 in W 5 in D 5 in

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure

Located in London, GB

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure Open aperture to the head and stomach Fine overall patina, loss to feet Democratic Republic of Congo 19th Century Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high The ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Senufo Figure African Sculpture
Senufo Figure African Sculpture

Senufo Figure African Sculpture

$12,000

H 14 in W 3.5 in D 3.75 in

Senufo Figure African Sculpture

By Senufo

Located in Sharon, CT

Authentic tribal piece, early 20th century.

Category

Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

$606Sale Price / item|46% Off

H 15.36 in Dm 5.91 in

African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925
Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

$25,673

H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 3.15 in

Reliquary Kota, Gabon, 1925

Located in Paris, FR

This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...

Category

Vintage 1920s Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

An Early Group of Four African Figures exhibited in New York, September 1935
An Early Group of Four African Figures exhibited in New York, September 1935

An Early Group of Four African Figures exhibited in New York, September 1935

Located in London, GB

An Early Group of Four African Figures exhibited in New York, September 1935, the same year as Moma’s groundbreaking African Art Exhibition Two Baule Figures, a Ewe Figure and a Yor...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Togolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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