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Place of Origin: Congolese
Art of Africa Treasures from the Congo Hardcover Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Reference book on the art of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire).
180 mounted color illustrations + numerous b&w illustrations.
large heavy book, weight: 8 lbs
Art of Africa: Treasures from the Congo
Cornet, Joseph
Published by Phaidon Press, Ltd., London (1971...
Category
Late 20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a work of sculpture significant in many ceremonial functions, including dance, ritual...
Category
20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Animal Skin, Wood
Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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 iron handle, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with concentric grooves 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Two Tribal Bronze Konga Anklet Leg Band
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An early 20th century antique African tribal leg band (ankle bracelet),
These leg bands were both currency and status symbols for the Mongo tribe of northwest Congo.
They were ma...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Pipe
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic bronze pipe from the Vienna tobacco museum’s collection, from Belgian Congo.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Selection of Authentic Kongo Knives
Located in Leuven , BE
The knives were handmade with heavily decorated Forged Iron blades with embellished wooden handles. They would use brass or leather wrappings and tacks that turned their weapons into...
Category
1930s Vintage Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early African Drum,, Hand made,,Modernist iron stand,, Functional,,amazing sound as well as beautiful sculpture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Weapon in Animal Skin Holder
Located in Miami, FL
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...
Category
20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Shi People, DRC, Ceremonial Sword
Located in Leuven , BE
The Shi are an ethnic group located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, (Zaire), mainly located in the South Kivu province. This old sword...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Steel
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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Handheld Chinese Mooncake Mold with Lotus Pods, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th century hand-held wood press is carved with a large mold used for shaping festive mooncakes. Packed with lotus root, red bean, or other regional fillings, mooncakes ar...
Category
Early 20th Century Qing Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Spanish Scrollwork Iron Galleon / Sailing Ship Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Wrought iron Spanish caravel boat / galleon sculpture. Spain, 1940s-1950s
This sailing ship sculpture was handcrafted in Spain at the mid-20th century period. The ship has a richly detailed scrollwork...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
19th-Century Miniature Greek Helmet in Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
19th-Century Miniature Greek Helmet in Bronze
Material: Bronze with aged patina
Dimensions: 4 x 7 x 4 cm
A captivating 19th-century miniature bronze helmet, inspired by the legendar...
Category
19th Century Hellenistic Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Plaster Sculpture Of Our Lady Of Monserrat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A renowned tradition in Latin America and Puerto Rico is the making of Santos de Palos by master carvers since the 19th century. This is an early 20th century wood plaster carving sc...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Plaster
H 12.25 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Austrian Meerschaum and Silver Carved Pipe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Austrian silver mounted meerschaum carved pipe, circa 1890. Note, missing stem.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Root Bowl, Wabi Sabi Style, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Wooden Wabi Sabi Root bowl from Scandinavia, circa 1800s. In good vintage condition showing beautiful patina from age and use.
Category
19th Century Romantic Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide
Located in Topeka, KS
Intriguing trio of differing size tribal drums of carved wood and animal hide. They are in wonderful condition. Priced as a set. Circa 20th century.
We ar...
Category
20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Hide, Zebra Hide, Wood
Vintage Pal Kepenyes Bronze/Brass Necklace, 20th Century
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Pal Kepenyes bronze/brass necklace, 20th century.
This Hungarian born artist worked in Mexico for decades, known for free-form sculptural jewelry...
Category
20th Century Modern Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Luba People Caryatid Stool Democratic Republic Congo Central Africa
Located in Rochester, NY
Old Luba People stool hand carved from a single piece of tree wood w/ caryatid female ancestral figure as the central support. Showing good signs of genuine age and beautiful old sur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques with each silve...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in the 1970s, this wooden statue will be a great accen...
Category
1970s Tribal Vintage Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood, Paint
FRENCH MEERSCHAUM PIPE with case - 19th Century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
This 19th-century French Meerschaum pipe, marked with the maker's trade label "Peristyle Montpensier," is a fine example of craftsmanship from the period. The pipe, though well used,...
Category
19th Century Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Clay, Wood
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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 feel of contemporary art mixed ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
African Bronze Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast bronze bracelet or anklet is a fine example of African pre-colonization trade currency, attributed to the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. Worn on the ankle or wris...
Category
Early 20th Century Minimalist Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Bronze
Bronze primitive Christian crucifix "Nkangi Kiditu" made by Bakongo people DRC
Located in Leuven , BE
This crucifix, cast in solid bronze, is known as a Nkangi Kiditu, qui signifie « Christ protecteur », and is from the Kongo people of the Congo. Christ is portrayed with his head inclined to the left, his eyes closed and his mouth shut. The right ankle over the left, with a small loin cloth cast, the nipples marked and with radiating geometric patterns to denote his ribs and hair. The Christ figure is stylized, the face severely abstracted and hands and feet treated as fanlike forms.The Portuguese presence in the coastal regions of west Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries saw the local tribal people absorb European influence. The Kingdom of Kongo, founded in the 14th century, has some of the earliest Christian influence in sub-Saharan Africa. The conversion to Christianity in 1512 of King Alfoso I of the Kongo saw the subsequent creation by Kongolese bronze casters of Christian crucifixes...
Category
19th Century Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
H 6.7 in W 5.52 in D 0.6 in
African Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed with 19th...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. Th...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Ceremonial Form
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century ceremonial form
A very unusual hand carved Central Asia, northeastern India/Burma, Naga people, ca. early 20th century CE. An intrigu...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Natural Fiber
Set of Four Forged African Barbed Harpoon Spears from Kongo
Located in Leuven , BE
These spear blades were used and were traded over a large area along the Ubangi River. The Ngbandi are an ethnic group from the upper Ubang, the Northwestern part of Congo. Their sub...
Category
1930s Vintage Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of co...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in form with open side, raised on metal stand. Overall: ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
Pair of Authentic African Mbole Copper Currency Ankle Bracelets on Custom Stands
Located in Larkspur, CA
Pair of authentic African Mbole copper currency ankle bracelets mounted on a custom iron stand with a black finish.
The tribal anklet originates f...
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19th Century Antique Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper
H 19 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair of Vintage West African Axes
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous pair of pieces of African Tribal Art, namely, a pair of vintage West African Axes
Probably made in either The Congo or Cameroon, e...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
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