Congolese Decorative Objects

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

The smooth, dark patina of this small, carefully shaped, male, wooden initiation statue from the early 20th century, by the Lega people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, reflects ...

A lovely woven wicker basket with a lid made by the Kongo People . Such type of basket had multi-functional use. The lid is designed with four triangles pointed at the middle and wov...

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4"W x 3.5"D x 3"H. Coll piece! #3899

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...

A very nice vintage rugged petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.75"W x 3.75"D x 3.5"H. Cool...

A very nice vintage polished petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 4.5"W x 3.5"D x 3.75"H. Col...

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

Fantastic fruit basket. All kind off beautiful hand carved tropical fruit. In all kind off different woods. All together in a Teak wood bowl. Very goo...

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or Zimbabwe) Cast copper, archaeological patina Size each:...

Introducing our exquisite Hand Carved Malachite Lion, a stunning masterpiece from the heart of the Republic of Congo. This majestic sculpture is ...

Round natural malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with brass rim. This malachite was found in Congo DR It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl. Deep emerald green c...

Large Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Deer Family, Belgian Congo, 1950s An impressive African wooden sculpture, hand-carved in the Belgian Congo during the 1950s. This remarkable ...

A set consisting of one natural solid vide poche (10x7x3 cm) of malachite with an organic shape as well as a pair of eggs which are solid too. The measurements of the eggs are 5x3,5 cm.

A tall and elegant wood pedestal drum with a fully-carved face on the side, and two registers of incised linear designs above and below. It has an absolutely gorgeous honey-brown pa...

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measur...

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

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

Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo 20th century Iron, accumulation 16 x 7 in. / 41 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 18.25 in. / 46 cm This interesting type of iron currency was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the hoe underline the non-utilitarian character of this type of currency (Ballarini, "The Perfect Form...

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. This ceremonial jug seamlessly transitions between figurative and abstract forms, from the spout formed to look like hair, ...

These heads allowed the relatives to always have a link with the deceased, second half of the 20th century.

A Wooden Yombe Mwaala Chief Staff, with three globular elements. The Finial is a finely carved female figure kneeling, the hands resting on the knees and with raised scarification ma...

Pair of Congolese Carved Malachite Dishes, C.1970 A characterful pair of decorative dishes carved from solid Congolese malachite, each hollowed from a single piece of natural stone ...

Receiving guidance from tribal ancestors was a central aspect of the Luba people's spiritual practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an opening critical for a divination ritual. Known as an mboko, this handled vessel would have been filled with items like antelope horns, shells, dried beetles, human teeth...

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty. This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow handle of iron and wood, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with raised lines and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...

O/4911 - Unusual cup that comes from Rwanda, formerly Zaire, Democratic Republic of the Congo. I bought it at an exibition, from a young African man well known to dealers in Paris. ...

On offer is a Lega Bwami society wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was likely from the first half of the 20th century and an authentic in-field piece. The mask di...

A Western Mongo tribal shield (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Carved hardwood with white pigement decoration. Now mounted on a patinated bronze Stand. A similar example can be...

1. Artistic Description of the Work:  The sculpture is a stylized female torso, cast in bronze and mounted on a cylindrical plinth of dark wood (likely ebony or a similar exotic w...

These backrests were exclusively used by Dignitaries of the Mongo people in DRC. The diamond design on the seat can also be found on the Kuba tissues called "Velours du Kasai.".

The Mangbetu people once reigned over a flourishing kingdom in northeastern Congo. Hence their traditional art flourished around the court. Their very rare figural sculptures are rem...

The Sceptres are made of the Midrib of Palm tree leaves. They were uses by the members of the Lilwaa Secret Society of the Mbole Tribe that live in the ...

Female Fertility figure “Yanda", Zande People, DRC, Old collection n° 394 Baudouin de Grunne . This highly abstract fertility bust, characterized by a prominent belly, is sculpted fr...

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 3"W x 3"D x 1.5"H; felt liner on the ...

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African Wear consistent with age and use Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 6cmx4,5cm H:31cm

This vessel vividly illustrates anthropomorphic design through its bold depiction of a human-like figure. The spout is sculpted as an open-mouthed face, complete with stylized eyes a...

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

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...

This vessel is a striking example of anthropomorphic design, clearly incorporating human characteristics into its form. The upper section features a finely detailed human face, compl...

This rare, almost circular-shaped masks, belongs to the Ekanga secret society and would have been kept in baskets at the heart of their sanctuaries. The minimalist style and the whit...

This is a tourist model of a Wagenia fishermen installation made out of wood, wire and small stones. The model stands on a wooden base; on the front you can read “Pecherie Wagenia” w...

Yaka community leaders have a number of items that form part of their royal collection. One of these items is the kopa ceremonial cup (also called koopa...

Tribal Carved-Stone ‘Hear No Evil’ Sculpture. Republic of Congo, circa late 19th Century.

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