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Creator: Kuba People
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...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Kuba People Folk Art

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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

$629
Anthropomorphic Lele Or Kuba Cup In Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
Lele or Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Vessel Democratic Republic of Congo, Mid-20th Century Wood, carved and incised H: 14.5 cm This striking anthropomorphic vessel originates from...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Kuba People Folk Art

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Wood

Anthropomorphic Lele Or Kuba Cup In Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century
Anthropomorphic Lele Or Kuba Cup In Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century

Anthropomorphic Lele Or Kuba Cup In Carved Wood, Mid-20th Century

$891
Wooden Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo, late 19th century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A very old wooden make-up box Circa: late 19th century Origin: DR Congo Very rich tribal aged patina and traces 9.5 x 15.5 cm, height 9 cm
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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Kuba People Folk Art

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Wood

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

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

$594
Genuine wooden palmwine cup from the Kuba / Lele tribe DR Congo
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine carved wooden palmwine cup from the Kuba / Lele tribe DR Congo. First half 20th century Tribal aged using patina Heigth 21.5 cm
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Early 19th Century Tribal Antique Kuba People Folk Art

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Wood

Genuine wooden palmwine cup from the Kuba / Lele tribe DR Congo
Genuine wooden palmwine cup from the Kuba / Lele tribe DR Congo

Genuine wooden palmwine cup from the Kuba / Lele tribe DR Congo

$1,782
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 Kuba People Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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

$770
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...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Kuba People Folk Art

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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

$462
Ancient carved Make-up Box From The Kuba Tribe, Dr Congo
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A very old wooden make-up box Circa: early 20th century Origin: DR Congo from the Kuba tribe Material: wood, Condition of item: age appropriate wear. Very rich tribal patina 7 x ...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Kuba People Folk Art

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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

$546
Antique fiber basket from the Kuba Shoowa tribe DR Congo, early 1900
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
In African art from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Kuba, a famous ethnic group from Kasaï, are known for their mastery of basketry, among other methods of creating works. ...
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1910s Tribal Vintage Kuba People Folk Art

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Natural Fiber

Antique fiber basket from the Kuba Shoowa tribe DR Congo, early 1900
Antique fiber basket from the Kuba Shoowa tribe DR Congo, early 1900

Antique fiber basket from the Kuba Shoowa tribe DR Congo, early 1900

$475
Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century - provenance Didier Claes
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
Democratic Republic of Congo, Late 19th Century Wood, glass bead (inlay) Provenance: Didier Claes – Danisc Collection (Ole Christiansen) A rare and elegant example of a Kuba palm wi...
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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Kuba People Folk Art

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Wood

Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century - provenance Didier Claes
Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century - provenance Didier Claes

Kuba Anthropomorphic Palm Wine Cup, 19th century - provenance Didier Claes

$7,726
Rubbing Oracle Of The Kuba/Bushoong Tribe, Dr Congo, 1st Half Of The 20th Centur
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A rubbing oracle from the Kuba tribe DR Congo carved in wood with a strong expression Patina tribal use Length 31.5 cm, height 5 cm
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Kuba People Folk Art

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Wood

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

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

$713 / item
A tip stool / seat backrest from the Kuba tribe DR Congo, late 19th century
By Kuba
Located in Bilzen, BE
A genuine tip stool / backrest carved in wood with a rich tribal using aged patina with geometrical motifs this stool is dating from the end of the 19th century Heigth in the middle...
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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Kuba People Folk Art

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Wood

A tip stool / seat backrest from the Kuba tribe DR Congo, late 19th century
A tip stool / seat backrest from the Kuba tribe DR Congo, late 19th century

A tip stool / seat backrest from the Kuba tribe DR Congo, late 19th century

$891
African Kuba Cup Bryce Holcomb Pace Primitive Provenance
By Kuba
Located in Sharon, CT
A Kuba Head as a cup. Rich dark patina. Mount included. From The Late Bryce Holcombe Collection. Bryce was the founding director of Pace Primitive, and a personal friend.
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Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Kuba People Folk Art

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Wood

African Kuba Cup Bryce Holcomb Pace Primitive Provenance
African Kuba Cup Bryce Holcomb Pace Primitive Provenance

African Kuba Cup Bryce Holcomb Pace Primitive Provenance

$1,850
Kuba Ceremonial Dance Outfit
By Kuba
Located in Sharon, CT
Painted bark with traditional Kuba patterns. This is a dance outfit, the wearer would be masked.
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Early 20th Century Congolese Art Deco Kuba People Folk Art

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Fabric

Kuba Ceremonial Dance Outfit
Kuba Ceremonial Dance Outfit

Kuba Ceremonial Dance Outfit

$4,000
Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
By Kuba
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle. Early 20th century antique tribal milk pot with incised pattern. This rustic milk pot wa...
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Folk Art Kuba People Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle

$650
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Kuba People folk art for sale on 1stDibs.

Kuba People folk art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kuba People folk art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original folk art by Kuba People were created in the folk art style in sub-saharan africa during the early 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider folk art by Benin People, and Berber Tribes of Morocco. Prices for Kuba People folk art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $650 and can go as high as $4,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,325.

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