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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
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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

$750
H 32 in W 10 in D 10 in
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
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

$1,873
H 17.72 in W 2.96 in D 2.37 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

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

$3,000
H 18 in W 5 in D 4 in
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
Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

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

$834
H 11.42 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in
Yaka Standing Wood Janus Male/Female Divination Figure DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Congo, Africa. Male figure side with open mouth with exposed carved teeth. Female side with traces of
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

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

$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.5 in
Luba Female Figure (Kalundwe Style), Democratic Republic of Congo, Early 20th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
Luba Female Figure (Kalundwe Style), Democratic Republic of Congo, Early 20th Century Height: 29
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Luba Female Figure (Kalundwe Style), Democratic Republic of Congo, Early 20th C.
Luba Female Figure (Kalundwe Style), Democratic Republic of Congo, Early 20th C.

Luba Female Figure (Kalundwe Style), Democratic Republic of Congo, Early 20th C.

$5,440 / item
H 13.47 in W 4.18 in D 3.15 in
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
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

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

$544
H 4.02 in W 1.78 in D 1.58 in
Luba Kabeja Janus Double Figure with Skirt, ex Irwin Hersey DRC Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic Luba Kabeja Janus Double Figure or fetish with Skirt fetish of darkened wood with polished
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Luba Kabeja Janus Double Figure with Skirt, ex Irwin Hersey DRC Congo, Africa
Luba Kabeja Janus Double Figure with Skirt, ex Irwin Hersey DRC Congo, Africa

Luba Kabeja Janus Double Figure with Skirt, ex Irwin Hersey DRC Congo, Africa

$3,450
H 11.88 in W 5 in D 4.5 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7 in W 3.5 in D 4.25 in
Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
downturned Pende style face, feet absent. Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid-20th century. Figure
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material, 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

$380 Sale Price
60% Off
H 12 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in
Standing Teke Fetish Figure with Hard Clay Bundle DRC Congo, Africa ex J Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large important standing Teke fetish figure with original hard clay fetish bundle. from DRC Congo
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Standing Teke Fetish Figure with Hard Clay Bundle DRC Congo, Africa ex J Willis
Standing Teke Fetish Figure with Hard Clay Bundle DRC Congo, Africa ex J Willis

Standing Teke Fetish Figure with Hard Clay Bundle DRC Congo, Africa ex J Willis

$14,500
H 12.75 in W 5.25 in D 5 in
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
Category

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

$1,950
H 6.25 in W 3.5 in D 5 in
Genuine wooden figure in frame from the Holo tribe DR Congo, first haf 20 th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine carved wooden frame with a figure inside carved from 1 single piece, these kind of items
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Genuine wooden figure in frame from the Holo tribe DR Congo, first haf 20 th C.
Genuine wooden figure in frame from the Holo tribe DR Congo, first haf 20 th C.

Genuine wooden figure in frame from the Holo tribe DR Congo, first haf 20 th C.

$1,813
H 9.45 in W 7.37 in D 1.19 in
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
Located in London, GB
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure Wood, metal, cloth, nails, glass Areas of dark, black lacquered
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure
A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure

A Powerful Kongo Fetish Figure

$34,500
H 13 in W 4 in D 4 in
Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Located in London, GB
figure of the Songye, southeastern Congo. Such sculptures are used as a major role in the healing of the
Category

20th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Nkisi Power Figure
Songye Nkisi Power Figure

Songye Nkisi Power Figure

$1,530
H 18.9 in W 5.12 in D 6.3 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
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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
Vintage Teke Figure African Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal art object. Hand crafted wood with fiber. Original vintage condition showing wear with patina consistent with age. Presents well for collections and decor...
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Teke Figure African Arts
Vintage Teke Figure African Arts

Vintage Teke Figure African Arts

$700
H 15 in W 7 in D 4 in
African Seated Luba Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Seated Luba Figure
African Seated Luba Figure

African Seated Luba Figure

$880
H 13 in W 4.5 in D 5.5 in
Tall Vintage Luba Figure African Arts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tribal art object. Hand crafted wood with fiber. Original vintage condition showing wear and patina consistent with age. Presents well for collections and decor..
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall Vintage Luba Figure African Arts
Tall Vintage Luba Figure African Arts

Tall Vintage Luba Figure African Arts

$1,000
H 21.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria
Located in Leuven , BE
This elaborate Janus statue is a rare example of an Ibibio free-standing figure to recall a well
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria
Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria

Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria

$16,320
H 23.23 in W 7.49 in D 5.52 in
Fine Female 'Biteki' Figure (Ex Romy Rey Collection)
Located in London, GB
Congo, depicts a female crowned with a large, abstracted coiffure. The figure exhibits a wonderful
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)

$6,470
H 16.5 in W 3 in D 3 in
Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta
Located in Leuven , BE
This fine, round, dark grey vessel depicts a complete figure which is rare. It was made by the
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20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta
Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

$3,626
H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Luba/Kusu Fetish Figure
Located in London, GB
This fine figure, from the Luba/Kusu culture in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dates back to
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Luba/Kusu Fetish Figure
Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Luba/Kusu Fetish Figure

Fine 19th/Early 20th Century Luba/Kusu Fetish Figure

$8,906
H 14.38 in W 5.32 in D 5.91 in
Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
A standing female figure with prominent breasts below a columnar neck resting between broad
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC
Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC

Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC

$8,220
H 22.45 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Ethnic Design-Authentic Female Fertility figure “Yanda", Zande People, DRC.
Located in Leuven , BE
Female Fertility figure “Yanda", Zande People, DRC, Old collection n° 394 Baudouin de Grunne . This
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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

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

$2,176
H 1.86 in W 3.15 in D 4.14 in
Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved wood standing female figure with projecting stomach, attached horn on top of head, and hair
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys
Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys

Songye Female Wood Figure with horn and brass hair ex Sothebys

$4,950
H 23 in W 3.5 in D 4.5 in

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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
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

H 8.75 in W 3 in D 3 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
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Feathers, Raffia, Wood

African Yombe Fetish Figure
African Yombe Fetish Figure

African Yombe Fetish Figure

H 26 in W 9 in D 10 in
Luba Kukudji Figure
Located in London, GB
Luba Figure Kakudji D.R. Congo Wood, fibre, beads, textile 28 cm On a professional wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Textile, Natural Fiber, Wood, Beads

Luba Kukudji Figure
Luba Kukudji Figure

Luba Kukudji Figure

H 11.03 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 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
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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

African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys

H 9.85 in W 1.58 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
Category

Vintage 1930s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Large Teke Figure
Fine Large Teke Figure

Fine Large Teke Figure

H 19.69 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Songye power figure Nkisi
Located in London, GB
Songye Power Figure NKISI Provenance: - Private collection, London, United Kingdom Songye
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Songye power figure Nkisi
Songye power figure Nkisi

Songye power figure Nkisi

H 10.24 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 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

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

Hemba Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure

H 23 in W 7 in D 8 in
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich dark patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina

Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina

H 8 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Terracotta Zande Figure with Provenance
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Terracotta Zande figure (from Congo) Provenance: Alain de Monbrison collection.
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Zande Figure with Provenance
Terracotta Zande Figure with Provenance

Terracotta Zande Figure with Provenance

H 5.52 in W 1.97 in D 4.73 in
Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure
Located in London, GB
“Can I please go toilet sir” A very cool and unique hand carved amusing wooden African figure
Category

Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure
Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure

Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure

H 63 in W 12 in L 63 in
Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A finely carved female Bembe figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo, dating to the early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century
Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century

Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century

H 5.5 in
African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Congo. Made of wood and hammered brass. The Ambete tribe figures are recognizable by their short
Category

20th Century Congolese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure

African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure

H 24 in W 6 in D 6 in
African Ambete 'Mbete' Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Congo. The Ambete Tribe figures are recognizable by their short legs, elongated torsos, somewhat
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Ambete 'Mbete' Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand
African Ambete 'Mbete' Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand

African Ambete 'Mbete' Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand

H 29.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Geometric Painted Standing Mbole Figure, DRC, Early 20th Century Cubist Form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Geometric painted red, white and black standing Mbole figure, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Geometric Painted Standing Mbole Figure, DRC, Early 20th Century Cubist Form
Geometric Painted Standing Mbole Figure, DRC, Early 20th Century Cubist Form

Geometric Painted Standing Mbole Figure, DRC, Early 20th Century Cubist Form

H 11.75 in W 5 in D 4 in
African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys
Located in London, GB
Fine Teke figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys A Teke Magic standing figure Congo early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys
African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys

African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys

H 9.85 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Chokwe chair back with standing figure, early 20th century, Congo An early Chokwe carved
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo
Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo

Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo

H 5.75 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face

H 7.5 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early large standing male Teke figure with classic darkened beard and hair. Small stylized arms
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa

Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa

H 28.5 in W 4.5 in D 5 in
Carved Luba Figure
Located in New York, NY
A carved Luba figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Believed charged with healing
Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Carved Luba Figure
Carved Luba Figure

Carved Luba Figure

H 12 in W 4 in D 4 in
African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
Located in London, GB
For sale is a wonderful vintage African hand-carved NKISI NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, originating
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo

African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo

H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 6.7 in
Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
would provide aid in return for sacrifices. This figure would have been carved for the recipient of such
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900

H 34.25 in W 9.25 in D 6 in
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century Kuba pipe with squatting figure on
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century
Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century

Fine Kuba Wood Figural Tribal African Pipe, early 20th century

H 7.5 in W 17.5 in D 2.75 in
African Songye Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Long Island City, NY
A good quality Songye Male Power Figure. The large angular head with a horn inset in the crown and
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Horn, Hide

African Songye Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo
African Songye Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo

African Songye Figure from the Democratic Republic of Congo

H 46.5 in W 8.5 in
African Yombe Fetish Figure
Located in Montecito, CA
This is a power figure made by the Yombe tribe. The nails in this statue were pounded in to
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Yombe Fetish Figure
African Yombe Fetish Figure

African Yombe Fetish Figure

H 27 in W 9 in D 10 in
Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure
Located in Long Island City, NY
Carved Wooden Ancestral Figure by the Hemba People of Zaire
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure
Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure

Carved Hemba Ancestral Figure

H 28 in
Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mrs. Wm H. Allen." Measures: High 19 cm. Bembe power figure, Unganya, circa 1920, seated figure
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920
Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920

Bembe Power Figure, Unganya, circa 1920

H 7.49 in W 2.76 in D 3.94 in
African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire
Located in Chicago, IL
Hunter figure in carved wood, incised markings represent hair-do
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire
African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire

African Art- Luba Standing Hunter Figure from Zaire

H 23 in Dm 8 in
1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe
By François Tamba Ndembe
Located in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
1970s sculpture by African artist Francois Tamba Ndembe. Abstract male and female figurative bronze form. Circular wooden plinth. Measures: H 44 cm x L 13 cm x D 8 cm.
Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe

1970s Bronze Abstract Figure Sculpture by African Artist Francois Tamba Ndembe

H 17.33 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in
Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A tall Kuba palm wine cup of carved wood with large face and stylized body with hands of chest, handle and spouted top. 12 1/2 inches high, old stable repair to lip. Expressive face ...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa
Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa

Kuba Large Figural Tribal African Palm Wine Cup, Congo, Africa

H 12.5 in W 4.75 in D 6.5 in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces

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Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock

$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Brass

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

$17,166 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Curtain Lamp
By Analuisa Corrigan Studio
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Lamp: H 10'“ x W 3” Shade: white linen, loose fitting H 7” x W (top) 6” x W (bottom) 6” Glaze: Sage matte, white matte, black shiny, matte blue Hardware: unfinished brass ...
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2010s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Curtain Lamp
Curtain Lamp

Curtain Lamp

$2,350 / item
H 16 in W 5 in D 5 in
Pair of Custom Made Danish Modern Style Sheepskin Armchairs
By Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
A pair of custom-made armchairs based on the Danish Modern styles of the 1940-50s. These high-end productions are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Custom Made Danish Modern Style Sheepskin Armchairs
Pair of Custom Made Danish Modern Style Sheepskin Armchairs

Pair of Custom Made Danish Modern Style Sheepskin Armchairs

$13,334 / set
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Very large Decorative Tribal African Mask Gabon Wall Hanging
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A wonderful, very large elongated Tribal fang mask from Gabon. Hand carved and hand painted using tempura paint. Used in ceremonies, the mask has very nice detail to it and makes a...
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20th Century Gabonese Tribal Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Very large Decorative Tribal African Mask Gabon Wall Hanging
Very large Decorative Tribal African Mask Gabon Wall Hanging

Very large Decorative Tribal African Mask Gabon Wall Hanging

$904
H 43.5 in W 11 in D 8 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

$35,058
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

$3,500 / item
H 61 in Dm 23 in
Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of six French Os de Mouton baroque style dining chairs crafted from oak. The stylish chairs feature a moss green mohair velvet upholstery bordered by patinated brass tac...
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20th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet
Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet

Set of Six French Os de Mouton Dining Chairs in Mohair Velvet

$5,800 / set
H 45 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
French Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Club Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An inviting pair of French 19th century Napoleon III style armchairs that embody leisure and luxury in one design. Currently upholstered in a dotted velvet of cream and teal, these c...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

French Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Club Chairs
French Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Club Chairs

French Pair of 19th Century Napoleon III Club Chairs

$2,500 / set
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1935 and characterized by its elegant, airy lampshade balance...
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI
Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI

Paavo Tynell Model '9602' Brass and Rattan Floor Lamp with Wicker Shade for GUBI

$1,899 / item
H 60 in Dm 24.8 in
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks

Materials

Wood

Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950

Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950

$6,500
H 8 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Carved hardwood mummy mask having a pink-brown painted ground, painted black eyes and brows. Wearing a black headband. Eyes and brows are restored. Scattered highpoint paint wear, ot...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Masks

Materials

Hardwood

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.
Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.

Egyptian Mummy Mask, Late Period, ca. 700-30 B.C.

$15,000
H 10.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Glass and brass table Lamp 1819 by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp model 1819 designed by Josef Frank in 1934. This piece produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn around the 1950-60s. Large mould blown clear glass square with brass top part and lam...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Glass and brass table Lamp 1819 by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
Glass and brass table Lamp 1819 by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

Glass and brass table Lamp 1819 by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden

$2,659
H 13.78 in Dm 9.85 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

$14,000 Sale Price
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H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Folk Art Under $1,000
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Congo Figure For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Congo figure for your home. A Congo figure — often made from wood, ceramic and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Congo figure — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Congo figure, designed in the Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Congo figure over the years, but those crafted by François Tamba Ndembe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Congo Figure?

A Congo figure can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,199, while the lowest priced sells for $237 and the highest can go for as much as $16,645.

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.

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