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Place of Origin: Congolese
Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5". Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.
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2010s Primitive Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper

Kongo Wooden statue depicting Chinese worker waring typical hat, DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
Indigenous sculptors have ,historically ,always integrated “foreigners” in their work. The Japanese did it in their Netsukes, the Chinese in their Ceramics and the Africans in their sculptures. Several examples of carved ivory statues...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Tribal Carved-Stone ‘Hear No Evil’ Sculpture. Republic of Congo, circa late 19th Century.
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
A very beautiful, detailed, African wood female bust figurative sculpture piece made for Western export, early 20th century, Africa. Sculpture is a rich de...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Vessel / Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a fantastic piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
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20th Century Folk Art Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Zela Caryatide Stool held by a Female sculpture covered with with scarifications
Located in Leuven , BE
The stool represented here is a typical Caryatide stool of the Zela people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The stool is carved out of wood and is held up by a kneeling woman cov...
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20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mayemba Bronze African Women Sculpture, Congo, 2002
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bronze sculpture by Mayemba (1946-), Congo, 2002. Two African women with trays. Bronze sculpture on a wooden base (palmwood?). Measures: height : 15.75"(33cm), width : 6.9"(16cm), de...
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Early 2000s Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Old African Cup With Heads
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Other Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection
Located in Culver City, CA
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...
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Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 cul...
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20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Raffia, Wood

Large Antique Figurative African Mangbetu Peoples Anthropomorphic Vessel
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 20th century Mangbetu chief's pot, from DR Congo, a distinctive and beautiful anthropomorphic sculpture. This style of terracotta pot m...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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 - Zem...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Beads, Textile, Natural Fiber

Luba Kukudji Figure
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Abstract Wood Sculpture of a Head - signed
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Abstract Carved Wood Sculpture of a Head Possibly African Incised with Initials Carved from a single piece of wood. Very nice color and size.
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this rare solid piece that could also be put on a stan...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ankle cuff bronze sculpture, is hand forged, very heavy and a great tribal collectible. Typically worn for celebrations and relatively short periods due to the weight,...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece
Located in Leuven , BE
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.".
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1940s Vintage Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Figurative Wooden Sculpture by F Tamba
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highly rare and decorative elegant scene in wood of a man making respectfully advances to a lady, with female servants bringing food. Made in Congo in the 20th century, and offered b...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1970s Hammered Copper Wall Art Panel Sculpture of a Dancing Warrior
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare and beautiful life-size hammered copper panel of a dancing African warrior with spear and shield. Wrought copper panel in the style of acclaimed Zaïre artist Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu (1940-2019), worked in Congo between 1960s-1985s.This low-relief depicting dancing African warrior and is signed “Kalumba Tshung-Manu” (lower right).Kalumba was passionate by copper and influenced by his popular African culture.Gabriel Kalumba Tshung Manu brass drummer and brass maker, he won the Grand Prix at the World Festival of Negro Arts in 1966 in Dakar, Senegal, in the Plastic Arts category.Gabriel Kalumba, born in 1940 is the grandson of a traditional sculptor, his father was an ivoirier.After his humanities, he studied Fine Arts in Lubumbashi then brass work in Maredsous (Belgium), before introducing the technique to Zaire (current Democratic Republic of Congo).In 1966, at the initiative of the president and poet Léopold Sédar Senghor, the first "World Festival of Negro Arts" organized in Dakar (Senegal), was created. Personalities from all walks of life took part: Aimé Césaire...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Antique African Tribal Sculpted Statue
Located in Miami, FL
Interesting African tribal sculpted statue made of iron or lead. It almost appears that the materials used were taken from a sunken ship. Look closely at...
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19th Century Antique Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Two Anthropomorpic Pipe Bowls of the Yaka, DCR
Located in Leuven , BE
The Yaka people (also known as the Bayaka) live in the wooded plateau and savanna areas in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo, along the Kwango and Wamba rivers. The o...
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20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Midcentury African Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Maria with Child
By Par Makengo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury African wood sculpture wonderfully hand carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Child, with great detailing and beautiful face sig...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Collection of 20 Decorative and Expressive Bembe Mudzini Reliquary Heads DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
These heads allowed the relatives to always have a link with the deceased, second half of the 20th century.
Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Textile

"Embrace" Luba Headrest Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
The Luba people of Zaire believed that ancestors visited them through dreams. This belief led to elaborately worked headrests, known as "seats of dreams." Such headrests were used to...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique African Hand Carved Woman Sculptor
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...
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19th Century Antique Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River
Located in Leuven , BE
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...
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20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Painted African Pende Altar Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Pende diviners interpreted messages from the spirit realm to determine which of their ancestors would provide aid in return for sacrifices. This figure would have been carved for the recipient of such favors. The down-turned gaze and gently placed hands offer a feeling of security and companionship, representing benevolent intentions towards the gift giver...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 Mangbetu People. The Mangbetu ethnic group lives deep in the...
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20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Figurative African Mangbetu Anthropomorphic Ceramic Vessel or Jar
Located in Studio City, CA
This is a wonderful piece likely made by the Mangetu tribe of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is finely detailed and quite large and hefty. These pieces were originally made...
Category

20th Century Folk Art Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Monumental African Ebonized Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental African ebonized carved tribal figures of man and wife with child and drum standing on a round base (19/20th Cent)(from the World M...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris African Royalty Studded Stool
Located in New York, NY
Ngombe Congo royal throne, said to be a queens stool or tabouret denoting prestige and high status. From the general area along the Congo river, West Africa. Hand carved from a formi...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

1920s Hand Forged Iron Spear Tribal Warrior Sculpture African Dogon
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Chula Vista, CA
African tribal Dogon hand forged spear & chain sculpted warrior West Africa circa 1920s. 6.75 H x 3 W x 2.5 D Original vintage unrestored condition. Refer to images.  
Category

1920s Tribal Vintage Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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