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Place of Origin: Congolese
Carved-Wood 'Bembe' Statue
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Carved-Wood 'Bembe' Statue. Republic of Congo, circa 1970.
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1970s Vintage Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 These pieces were originally made...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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Statue Of The Tshokwe / Chokwe Tribe - DR Congo African Art Angola - Early 20th
Located in Leuven, BE
Old and exceptional statue Of The Tshokwe / Chokwe / Lwena Tribe - Dr Congo African Art - early 20th century (circa 1910-1930)
Fetish / Tshibinda Sta...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Commando Staff RDC Luba, 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Kusu command rod
This prestigious staff among chieftain regalia is composed of different carved sections that form an iconographic language related to the history of the ancestor or...
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1960s Tribal Vintage Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old African coin.
Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was taking place in Africa.
Various goods such as textiles, fea...
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20th Century Other Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Male with Beard
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized male face with finely carved beard. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic Kuba crisscross design for hair. Deep patina from extensive use, early 20th century. Chips to top rim. Decorated rim to base.
Measures 7 x 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches. Kuba palm wine cups...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old and Well Used Luba Wood Medicine Mortar with Classic Face, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old and well used Luba wood medicine mortar with classic Luba face, DRC Africa.
The mortar is heavily worn and polished outside from many years of use, and the inside shows deep wear...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood tribally used Mangbetu ritual vessel, from the Congo, Africa.
Ritual vessel in the form of a wood pitcher with handle, expressive face with scarifications, organic ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Very Early Used Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Sweet Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich and deep patina. In the form of a naturalistic sweet face and handle on back. Wonderful asymmetrical incised classic Kuba crisscross design for hair. Very deep patina, wear and polish from extensive use, probably late 19th to early 20th century. Chips to base.
Measures : 7 1/2 x 4 x 5 1/2 inches. Kuba palm wine cups...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Carved Wood Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Base in Form of Foot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved hard wood Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich patina. In the form of a stylized face with the base of the cup a foot. Great incised classic Kuba crisscross design for hair. Deep patina from extensive use, early 20th century. Small chips to top rim. Great stylized heart shaped face with expressive eyes.
Measures 6 1/5 x 3 1/2 x 5 inches. Kuba palm wine cups...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the f...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Early Pende Giwoyo Mask with Strong Face and Woven Black Raffia Hair Cap
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with traces of pigments, black and red and woven black raffia hair cap. Strong face with tight expression, weathered surface, good age. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Salampasu Ritual Wood Boat with Four Masked Figure & Attendants Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very rare assemblage carved wood sculpture of a boat with a row of standing figures, the second wears the classic mask of the Salampasu people, of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Figures are attached with pins to the bottom of the boat...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Pende giwoyo Red Mask with Beard and Woven Raffia Hair Cap Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Pende giwoyo mask with red pigments, black and white beard with carved triangles and woven black raffia hair cap
The mask is 13 1/4 inches high, on custom...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Standing Female Pende Wood Figure with Arms at Sides Cascading Hair Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare carved wood standing female Pende figure with arms at sides cascading hair. Classic downturned Pende style face, feet absent. Democratic Republic of Congo, early to mid-20th ...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Organic Material
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Yaka Slit Drum, Deep Patina, Original Striker Congo Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old early Yaka slit drum, deep patina wear and polish from years of use, with original striker Congo early 20th century, on custom base.
13 1/2 inches high. ...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Chokwe Chair Back Carved Standing Figure, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Chokwe chair back with standing figure, early 20th century, Congo
An early Chokwe carved wood section from a ceremonial chair with masks and a stan...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Worn Kuba Tribal Platter Incised Design, Early 20th Century, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sweet worn and smoothed Kuba ceremonial serving platter with handle and incised Classic royal Kuba knot pattern on one side.
Cracks and on...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Small Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood small Salampasu Warrior's Mask, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Mask 10", height on stand 14" strong angular...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa
Ngelima culture, Zaire, hand-forged, copper rod in an anthropomorphic styli...
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Late 19th Century Other Antique Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
"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 Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
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20th Century Folk Art Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
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