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Place of Origin: Congolese
Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection
Late 19th Cent. Kuba Drum W Honey Brown Patina - Harry Franklin Collection

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...

Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980's
A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980's

A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980's

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A Kidoumou Mask by Teke Tsayi Tribe Africa 1980's Beautiful colours and patina. Late work from Congo Report : Base is not included

Category

1980s Vintage Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap
Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

Kuba Beaded Laket Prestige Cap

By Kuba

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite cone-shaped cap, known as laket, was created by an artisan of the Kuba peoples of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The base is made of a simple woven raffia fabric, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Kuba Dye-Resist Tcaka Textile
Kuba Dye-Resist Tcaka Textile

Kuba Dye-Resist Tcaka Textile

Located in Chicago, IL

Visually dynamic and highly textured, this raffia textile expresses the irregular, geometric patterns typical of Kuba textile art. Created by an artisan of the Kuba people of the Dem...

Category

20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Raffia

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved African Calabash from Congo

Located in Wainscott, NY

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

Category

20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

African massive malachite hand carved Ashtray natural green mineral copper
African massive malachite hand carved Ashtray natural green mineral copper

African massive malachite hand carved Ashtray natural green mineral copper

By Roger Tallon

Located in Forest, BE

Unique massive malachite from copper mines in old began Congo. Natural stone. Perfect as decorative object or for cigars and cigarettes. It is a mix between brutalist and polished pa...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Congolese Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown & Ivory Congo Tribal Art
Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown & Ivory Congo Tribal Art

Traditional Kéwélé Mask in Patinated Wood – Brown & Ivory Congo Tribal Art

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This traditional African Kéwélé mask from Congo is a striking ethnic art object hand-carved from aged wood and finished with a carefully applied natural patina. Its elongated shape a...

Category

20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC
Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC

Female Caryatid standing Figure on a circular base, DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

A standing female figure with prominent breasts below a columnar neck resting between broad shoulders that lead to elongated arms which bend at the elbows to support the seat above. ...

Category

20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art of Africa Treasures from the Congo Hardcover Table Book
Art of Africa Treasures from the Congo Hardcover Table Book

Art of Africa Treasures from the Congo Hardcover Table Book

Located in Moreno Valley, 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 Furniture

Materials

Paper

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug
African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug

African Mangbetu Terracotta Ceremonial Jug

By Mangbetu People

Located in Chicago, IL

The Mangbetu people focused on highly realistic art forms. This ceremonial jug seamlessly transitions between figurative and abstract forms, from the spout formed to look like hair, ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Lightwood Male Statue Snake Vertebrae Belt and Necklace, Mangbetu People, DRC
Lightwood Male Statue Snake Vertebrae Belt and Necklace, Mangbetu People, DRC

Lightwood Male Statue Snake Vertebrae Belt and Necklace, Mangbetu People, DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

The Mangbetu people once reigned over a flourishing kingdom in northeastern Congo. Hence their traditional art flourished around the court. Their very rare figural sculptures are rem...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Softwood

African Seated Luba Figure
African Seated Luba Figure

African Seated Luba Figure

Located in Chicago, IL

Artisans from the Luba tribe were renowned for the organic flow of their carving style. This example clearly shows the smooth transition from aspect to aspect, maintaining a singular...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Ngbandi Masks from Congo, Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950
Ngbandi Masks from Congo, Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950

Ngbandi Masks from Congo, Carved Wood, Arts and Crafts Style, 1950

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Masque Lula de la république du Congo. Ce masque était utilisé lors de rites traditionnels de justice coutumière pour identifier les fauteurs de trouble. La couleur bleue honore les ...

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments. 20th century.
African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments. 20th century.

African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments. 20th century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

African mask “Kuba Babuka” in wood and pigments held by a rope. Work from the Democratic Republic of Congo realized in the 20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Lega Bwami Society Mask on Display Stand with Provenance
Lega Bwami Society Mask on Display Stand with Provenance

Lega Bwami Society Mask on Display Stand with Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a Lega Bwami society wooden mask from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was likely from the first half of the 20th century and an authentic in-field piece. The mask di...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo
Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

Three-Low Slung Hand Carved African Lounge Chairs from Congo

Located in Antwerp, BE

Three-low slung African lounge chairs, probably from Congo, circa 1950s-1960s. Each chair is hand carved and unique and has a slightly different design.

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th
Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Joseph Bansimba African bust carved in wenge - 20th African Art - Ethnic decoration Measures : 30x16cm H: 21,5cm Material : Wenge

Category

20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wenge

Bronze Sculpture "Woman's Body" By Mwamba A.
Bronze Sculpture "Woman's Body" By Mwamba A.

Bronze Sculpture "Woman's Body" By Mwamba A.

Located in Ixelles, BE

1. Artistic Description of the Work:  The sculpture is a stylized female torso, cast in bronze and mounted on a cylindrical plinth of dark wood (likely ebony or a similar exotic w...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Congolese Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique African Kuban Mat 1'6" x 1'9"
Antique African Kuban Mat 1'6" x 1'9"

Antique African Kuban Mat 1'6" x 1'9"

Located in New York, NY

Antique African Kuban Mat, Origin: Congo, Africa

Category

20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wool

Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire
Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire

Kuba Textile Wall Hanging, Antique Tapestry, Circa 1930, Zaire

By Kuba

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Long rare African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament: to put wherever You want, to use , to admire. B/1676.

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Congolese Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Raffia

African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900
African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900

African Luba Mboko Vessel, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Receiving guidance from tribal ancestors was a central aspect of the Luba people's spiritual practices. This ceramic spiritually significant vessel is topped with a crossed leg figure whose head has an opening critical for a divination ritual. Known as an mboko, this handled vessel would have been filled with items like antelope horns, shells, dried beetles, human teeth...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Woven Raffia Textile Panel with Shells, Congo, 1940s
Hand-Woven Raffia Textile Panel with Shells, Congo, 1940s

Hand-Woven Raffia Textile Panel with Shells, Congo, 1940s

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Old African textile panel with shells,: You can mount on a panel for wall, or place on table, or mount as lampshade. Its colors are sunny. It's wonderful for a sea-house ! B/1677-1   

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Congolese Furniture

Materials

Raffia

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure
A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure

Located in London, GB

A Songye Male ‘Power’ Figure Open aperture to the head and stomach Fine overall patina, loss to feet Democratic Republic of Congo 19th Century Size: 23cm high - 9 ins high The ...

Category

19th Century Antique Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Unique and Highly Decorative Congolese Hardwood Tree Trunk Floor Lamp
Unique and Highly Decorative Congolese Hardwood Tree Trunk Floor Lamp

Unique and Highly Decorative Congolese Hardwood Tree Trunk Floor Lamp

Located in Antwerp, BE

A unique and highly decorative Congolese hardwood tree trunk, displaying burly freak growths all-over and mounted as a standing lamp. Beautiful original 1970s lampshade...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Congolese Furniture

Materials

Metal

Colonial Side Table
Colonial Side Table

Colonial Side Table

Located in Antwerp, BE

Colonial tribal side table from Congo. Diameter wood 50 cm. Diameter glass 70 cm. Height 65 cm.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Congolese Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African
Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Knife From The Momvu Meje Mangbetu Tribe - Dr Congo Uele Region - 19th African Wear consistent with age and use Tribal Art - Congo - African Measures : 6cmx4,5cm H:31cm

Category

Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Congolese Furniture

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Salampasu Mask
Salampasu Mask

Salampasu Mask

By Odense Maskinsnedkeri

Located in Glasgow, GB

A very fine mid 20th century example of a circumcusion mask from the Salampasu people of Congo. These masks were danced prior to young boys circumcision ceremonies to scare away evil...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood, Boxwood

Vintage African Kuba Textile, Handwoven Raffia Fabric, Circa 1940
Vintage African Kuba Textile, Handwoven Raffia Fabric, Circa 1940

Vintage African Kuba Textile, Handwoven Raffia Fabric, Circa 1940

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows. Handwoven and hand-dyed raffia fabric - An IDEA: ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Raffia

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight
Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Vintage Petrified Wood Paperweight

Located in San Diego, CA

A very nice vintage petrified wood paper weight, circa old! The piece is in very good condition with wonderful brown and tan colors and measures 3"W x 3"D x 1.5"H; felt liner on the ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Mid-Century Modern Antique Congolese Furniture

Materials

Petrified 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 Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Other

Ethnic Design-Crescent shaped terracotta pot, Solongo People, DRC
Ethnic Design-Crescent shaped terracotta pot, Solongo People, DRC

Ethnic Design-Crescent shaped terracotta pot, Solongo People, DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

Terracotta pot of roughly crescent shape featuring a pair of naively modelled human figures seated on the concave edge, each with arms folded to the abdomen and feet pointing downwar...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Billy Gubul'Art Contemporary African Art - Acrylic on fabric - 21th
Billy Gubul'Art Contemporary African Art - Acrylic on fabric - 21th

Billy Gubul'Art Contemporary African Art - Acrylic on fabric - 21th

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Billy Gubul'Art Contemporary African Art - Acrylic on fabric Nelson Mandela African Art Measures : 87,5x2 H:57,5cm Signed lower right - Billy Gubul'Art Born in 1997, Democratic Repu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Yombe Power Figure Completely Covered with Original Fabrics, Yombe People, DRC.
Yombe Power Figure Completely Covered with Original Fabrics, Yombe People, DRC.

Yombe Power Figure Completely Covered with Original Fabrics, Yombe People, DRC.

Located in Leuven , BE

The statue is standing on a rectangular base, the body covered with bundles of knotted cloth from feet to chin, the rounded, ovoid head with tight mouth baring teeth and a slender no...

Category

20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child
A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child

A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child

Located in London, GB

A Large Finely Carved ‘Cup Carrier’ of a Women with Child Superb colour and rich patina 
Wood Tschokwe, Democratic Republic of Congo Early 20th Century Size: 42cm high - 16½ ins ...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Shi People, DRC, Ceremonial Sword
Shi People, DRC, Ceremonial Sword

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 Furniture

Materials

Steel

Kuba Church Challice
Kuba Church Challice

Kuba Church Challice

By Kuba

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very fine Church Chalice carved by a Master Carver from the Kuba people of Congo. This exceptional piece demostrates not only the Christian Ec...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria
Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria

Ibibio Anthropomorphic Standing Male Janus Figure, Nigeria

Located in Leuven , BE

This elaborate Janus statue is a rare example of an Ibibio free-standing figure to recall a well-defined ancestor in what seems a European outfit .The Ibibios lend supernatural power...

Category

20th Century Congolese Furniture

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 Furniture

Materials

Malachite

Vintage African Kuba Textile, Handmade Raffia Fabric, Circa 1940
Vintage African Kuba Textile, Handmade Raffia Fabric, Circa 1940

Vintage African Kuba Textile, Handmade Raffia Fabric, Circa 1940

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows. an IDEA: use this item as backrest covering of a sofa ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Raffia

African Lwalwa Tribal Mask
African Lwalwa Tribal Mask

African Lwalwa Tribal Mask

Located in Montreal, QC

African Lwalwa tribal mask enhanced with white pigment on the mouth and ears.

Category

1960s Vintage Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Kuba Palm Wine Cup
Kuba Palm Wine Cup

Kuba Palm Wine Cup

By Kuba

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very rare Palm Wine Cup from the Kuba people of Congo. Carved in the early part of the 20th century , possibly earlier. Carved with classic Royal geometric patterns with a ...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands

Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom m...

Category

20th Century Tribal Congolese Furniture

Materials

Metal

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 Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Copper Konga Legband from, Early 20th Century
Copper Konga Legband from, Early 20th Century

Copper Konga Legband from, Early 20th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 20th century (possibly late 19th century) African Legband (ankle bracelet) of copper alloy, from Mongo Peoples of the Congo. These legbands were both currency and status sym...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Copper

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Portrait of a Kongo Chief with Feather Headdress, Plant Material on Jute, Framed
Portrait of a Kongo Chief with Feather Headdress, Plant Material on Jute, Framed

Portrait of a Kongo Chief with Feather Headdress, Plant Material on Jute, Framed

Located in Leuven , BE

Portrait of a Kongo Chief with feather headdress, plant material on Jute, Frameda Patchwork of bark and raphia finished with feathered headdress. This is was made for export and it i...

Category

Late 20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Burlap, Grasscloth, Faux Fur, Beads

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 Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

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 Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Luba, Hemba People, DRC, Helmet Mask, Provenance Collection Sulsenti, 1930s
Luba, Hemba People, DRC, Helmet Mask, Provenance Collection Sulsenti, 1930s

Luba, Hemba People, DRC, Helmet Mask, Provenance Collection Sulsenti, 1930s

Located in Leuven , BE

This unusual mask reproduces the feature of the sculpture of the north-eastern Hemba. The mask was collected at Karambare in the 1930s by Dr. R. Sulsenti, at the time practicing in t...

Category

1920s Tribal Vintage Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Very Old Ngady Mwaash Headdress, Kuba People, DRC
Very Old Ngady Mwaash Headdress, Kuba People, DRC

Very Old Ngady Mwaash Headdress, Kuba People, DRC

Located in Leuven , BE

On the occasion of funerals, masked dancers perform a pantomime that highlights their origins and traditions. They pay tribute to the creation of their kingdom. Although a man wears ...

Category

20th Century Congolese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Hand-Woven Showa Pillow, Raffia from D.R. Congo, Early 20th Century
Hand-Woven Showa Pillow, Raffia from D.R. Congo, Early 20th Century

Hand-Woven Showa Pillow, Raffia from D.R. Congo, Early 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Showa pillow with a panel from Kuba, D.R. Congo. Raffia hand-woven, with linen cloth on the wrong size. These tissue are rare at this point, and always ...

Category

Early 20th Century Other Congolese Furniture

Materials

Raffia