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Place of Origin: Congolese
Ethnic Design-Yombe Chief Staff "Mwaala", Kongo Art, Yann Ferrandin, Paris 2009.
Ethnic Design-Yombe Chief Staff "Mwaala", Kongo Art, Yann Ferrandin, Paris 2009.

Ethnic Design-Yombe Chief Staff "Mwaala", Kongo Art, Yann Ferrandin, Paris 2009.

Located in Leuven , BE

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta
Ethnic Design-Anthromorphic Figural Vessel in Blackened Terracotta

Ethnic Design-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...

Category

20th Century Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.
Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.

Ethnic Design-Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel, Luba People, DRC.

Located in Leuven , BE

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Mbole Yela Face mask with original Raphia and Cloth
Mbole Yela Face mask with original Raphia and Cloth

Mbole Yela Face mask with original Raphia and Cloth

Located in Leuven , BE

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...

Category

1920s Vintage Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Botryoidal Malachite From Shaba Copper Belt, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Located in New York, NY

From Shaba Copper Belt, Katanga (Shaba) Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) A sculptural botryoidal formation of solid velvety green malachite from the famous copper m...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Other

Malachite Crystal in Brass Stand
Malachite Crystal in Brass Stand

Malachite Crystal in Brass Stand

Located in Scorton, GB

A superior grade of Malachite crystal series prepared in-house and presented on a brass stand series, created for luxe settings within your home. Green-banded Malachite crystallises ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Brass

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 Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Natural Silky Fibrous Malachite Large Cabinet Specimen
Natural Silky Fibrous Malachite Large Cabinet Specimen

Natural Silky Fibrous Malachite Large Cabinet Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large cabinet example of a silky fibrous malachite specimen sourced from Congo, presented on a bespoke medium base for interior display. Malachite is known for its vivid natural g...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Malachite Crystal in Brass Stand
Malachite Crystal in Brass Stand

Malachite Crystal in Brass Stand

Located in Scorton, GB

A superior grade of Malachite crystal series prepared in-house and presented on a brass stand series, created for luxe settings within your home. Green-banded Malachite crystallises ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Prehistoric Antique Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River
Model of Wagenia Fishing Installation on the Kongo River

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...

Category

20th Century Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture
Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture

Carved-Stone 'Hear No Evil' Sculpture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece
Decorated Wooden Backrest Sculptured in One Piece

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.".

Category

1940s Vintage Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A varied and fascinating collection of 3 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive medium neoclassical style plaster plinth. Each impressive cabinet specimen, includ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century
Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century

Hand-Crafted African Cup Sculpture from Rwanda, Mid-20th Century

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. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Other Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand
Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

Western Mongo Shield from the Democratic Republic of Congo on Bronze Stand

Located in Stamford, CT

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...

Category

20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen
Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen

Large Natural Silky or Fibrous Malachite Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large natural silky or fibrous malachite originating from Congo. Silky Malachite, which is a copper ore, is known for its rosette crystalline forma...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen
Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen

Natural Botryoidal Chrysocolla Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A naturally occurring blue-green botryoidal chrysocolla mineral specimen, originating from Kalukuluku in Congo and presented on one of our exclusive painted plaster display plinths. Defined by its vibrant colour, chrysocolla forms as crusts where copper minerals...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Ethnic Design-Terraccotta Jug in the shape of a male, Tshokwe People, DRC.
Ethnic Design-Terraccotta Jug in the shape of a male, Tshokwe People, DRC.

Ethnic Design-Terraccotta Jug in the shape of a male, Tshokwe People, DRC.

Located in Leuven , BE

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture
Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture

Located in Long Island City, NY

Congolese Fang Carved Mask Sculpture on a metal base. A "fang mask" refers to a type of ceremonial mask created by the Fang people, an ethnic group from Central Africa, primarily fo...

Category

20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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