Congolese Primitives

Place of Origin: Congolese

Early 20th Century African Calabash

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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20th Century Congolese Primitives

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Leather, Wood

Early 20th Century African Calabash

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...

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Early 20th Century Rustic Congolese Primitives

Materials

Iron

Ngombe Throwing Knife, c. 1900

African Tribal Kuba Dance Cloth From Congo

Located in New York, NY

Handmade from rafia and hand-stitched with great artistry, this Kuba dance cloth is powerful as a graphic piece of art. It has some soiling consistent with its use. It would make a g...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Primitives

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Raffia

African Tribal Kuba Dance Cloth From Congo

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19th Century Antique Congolese Primitives

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Afshar Bagface, c. 1900

H 24 in W 35 in D 1 in

Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club

Located in South Burlington, VT

A monumental Australian aboriginal throwing club, crafted from a very hard wood it dates to the early 20th century. Incised longitudinal fluted design with a pitch coated handle. Condition: Very good condition. Display base not included. Dimensions: 26.5 inches in length. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee. Red base not included. History: The throwing stick...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Primitives

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Wood

Old Australian Aboriginal Peoples Throwing Club

H 26.5 in Dm 2.5 in

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Large openwork crest mounted upon a woven basketry cap. The large, square decorative panel bears a central reptilian or stylized crocodile depiction with alternating squared painted ...

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Mid-20th Century Primitive Congolese Primitives

Materials

Wood

Senufo Crocodile Headdress, Africa

H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a charming, very rustic hooded rocking cradle with an interesting and unusual “bird house” with a circular opening, built into the shallow hood,...

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Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Congolese Primitives

Materials

Oak, Pine

Pine and Oak Rocking Cradle

H 31 in W 37 in D 17 in

Moroccan Ethnic Authentic Throw Pillow

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Moroccan authentic Berber ethnic handwoven tribal throw pillow made from a vintage rug.The front and the back are made from a different rug, front...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Congolese Primitives

Materials

Wool

Moroccan Ethnic Authentic Throw Pillow

H 10 in W 19 in D 5 in

Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 19th century ladder back child's chair from New England in fantastic condition. This early chair is mortised and square nail construction.

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1870s Adirondack Antique Congolese Primitives

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century New England Child's Chair

H 26 in W 12 in D 11 in

Mounted Kuba Shoowa Embroidered Cloth

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderful mid-20th century Kuba Shoowa flat-weave multi-colored embroidered raffia cloth panel with a fantastic all-over geometric motif. Sometimes multiple panels are stitched tog...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Primitives

Materials

Raffia

Mounted Kuba Shoowa Embroidered Cloth

H 24 in W 20.75 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Turkish Embroidered Folk Art Textile in Purple, Wall Hanging or Throw

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful hand embroidered textile from Turkey that is perhaps 30 or 40 years old. A whimsical example of textile Folk Art.

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Congolese Primitives

Materials

Wool

Vintage Turkish Embroidered Folk Art Textile in Purple, Wall Hanging or Throw

W 42 in L 45 in

20th Century Prestige Cloth, Shoowa, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th century Prestige cloth, Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo A syncopated pattern of opposing forces lends this prestige cloth a sense of movement both horizontally and v...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Primitives

Materials

Natural Fiber

20th Century Prestige Cloth, Shoowa, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo

H 26 in W 28 in D 1 in

Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Mesmerizing design, great table prop or functional decor, signed to bottom, Made in Czechoslovakia. Measures: Bowl only diameter 10.25 x height 3.25 in.

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1910s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Congolese Primitives

Materials

Wood

Victorian Era Wooden Bead Centerpiece Bowl Czechoslovakian Art Craft Studio

H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 10.25 in

Early 19th Century Primitive American Demilune Large Sized Console Table

Located in Savannah, GA

Early 19th century American primitive demilune console table featuring center drawer with brass knob, straight plain foot legs and original finish. ...

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