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Throwing Knife Of The Banda Yakpa People Mbugbu Central Africa Congo Kipinga
Located in Leuven, BE
/ MBUGBU / BANDA
Region: Central African Republic / DR CONGO
Length = 39 cm
Period: 19th century-1900
Very
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Simple, elegant Mbira or Sanza (once known as a thumb piano) of wood with metal from the Congo
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument
Located in Santa Fe, NM
carved human face with great patina. Created and used in the Congo region of Central Africa, in the late
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Mbira or Sanza Congo Early 20th Century African Tribal Musical Instrument face
Located in Santa Fe, NM
period in the Congo, Central Africa. On top is a subtly carved human face with great wear and patina from
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Luba Royal antique caryatid enthronement emblem Mid 19th century DR Congo Africa
Located in Leuven, BE
This Luba Royal caryatid stool from DR Congo Luba was in the 19th century used a Royal enthronement
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Primitive Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Exceptional Short Sword From The Tetela Tribe Dr Congo Africa Ca 1880-1900 Kasai
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb and very Rare Short Sword From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Ca1880-1900
Tribe : Tetela
Category
Antique 1880s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
UNTITLED 1
UNTITLED 2 - PAINTING - LANDSCAPE - CONGO - AFRICA - SIGNED
Located in Brussels, BE
A lovely pair of African landscape paintings by a congolese artist from the 1950's.
The canvas size
Category
1950s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Paint, Oil, Acrylic
Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Located in Leuven, BE
Very old and exceptional Fang short sword
People: Fang
Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea
Period: Mid 19th Century - 1880
Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard
Very ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
African Art- Kuba Ceremonial Dance Cloth
Located in Chicago, IL
hail from the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are well known for their elaborate textiles with the
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Original Vintage Africa Travel Poster Belgian Congo Leopoldville Kinshasa Zaire
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Africa travel poster for the Congo issued by the Belgian Colonial Tourist Office
Category
1930s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Africa Travel Poster Belgian Congo Ruanda Urundi Tribal Dress
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Africa travel poster issued by the Information and Documentation Centre of the
Category
1950s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Map Poster Belgian Congo Africa Thiriar Margraff Belgium
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel map poster for the Belgian Congo / Belgisch Kongo featuring a pictorial map
Category
1940s More Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Exceptional Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo Africa-ca1880-190
Located in Leuven, BE
Superb and very Rare Knife From The Tetela Kasai Tribe Dr Congo
Ca1880-1900
Tribe : Tetela
Country
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Antiquities
Materials
Iron
African Drum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
African drum, from the Belgian Congo.
Very beautiful object, made out of leather and wood.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
$750
Original Vintage Film Poster Black Sun Congo Africa Political Drama Movie USSR
Located in London, GB
biography of the Congolese politician Patrice Lumumba (1925-1961) and set during the 1960-1965 Congo Crisis
Category
1970s More Prints
Materials
Paper
African Kuba Knife
By Kuba
Located in New York, NY
This African knife, with a flared iron blade and a wooden handle, was made in the Congo by the Kuba
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
African Yombe Fetish Figure
Located in Montecito, CA
back. Paint is applied to the face of the figure and to the mask. This is an imposing piece of art.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Feathers, Raffia, Wood
African Tribal Teke Figure Ex Sothebys
Located in London, GB
to be effective and used to make other figures.
Congo early 20th century,
Ex Sotheby's 1966, Schleger
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Woven War Shield
Located in San Rafael, CA
A finely woven Banda war shield from Zaire. The black and yellow rattan and wicker is tightly woven to make a visually striking pattern, and is in fine condition. The original handle...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wicker, Wood
$2,800
Finely Carved Wood Luena Comb, Great Hair Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Finely carved wood Luena comb with great hair style, Angola / Democratic Republic of Congo, late
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Fine Kuba Cup with Expressive Face on a Foot Early 20th Century African Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
carved foot. Early 20th century, Kuba Kingdom, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.
Measures: 6 1/4
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Framed Kuba Cloth, African Textile, Tribal, Ethnic 20th Century Folk Wall Art
Located in Totnes, GB
Republic of Congo and are prized for their complexity of design and earthy tones. Traditionally in Kuba
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia
African Hemba Wooden Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
western African art history in the 1970s. The Luba and the Hemba are socioculturally and artistically
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Superb African Tribal BaCongo Bakongo Colonial Staff Head
Located in London, GB
African tribal BaCongo Bakongo colonial staff head
A 19th century BaCongo colonial staff or fly
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Framed Kuba Cloth African Textile Tribal Ethnic Wall Folk Art 20th Century
Located in Totnes, GB
Republic of Congo and are prized for their complexity of design and earthy tones. Traditionally in Kuba
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia
Painting by Monsengo Shula, African Contemporary Artist
By Monsengo Shula
Located in Paris, ile de france
-Republique Democratique du Congo-zaire ).Lives and work in Kinsasha, one of the most prominent African
Category
Early 2000s Congolese Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
African Kuba Ndengese Wood Carved Palm Wine Cup
Located in New York, NY
Carved palm wine cup rising from a circular base, the angular face with naturalistic slender facial features, compact pronounced ears and scarification at the sides of the eyes, and ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mbili currency used in the Ngbaka, Lobala and Bangala tribes in Congo. Circa Early 1800s, this
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wrought Iron
African Mangbetu Terracotta Vessel in the Shape of Conjoined Twins
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Mangbetu moved to the Congo region from Sudan in the 1700s, and live in societies that revolve
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive pair of late 19th century extra-long African currency spears—properly referred to as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Kifwebe, Songye Mask, Congo Africa
By Songye Tribe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an African mask from the Songye People of the DR Congo.
Wood and pigment
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Kuba Palm Wine Cup, Tribal African, Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kuba tribal African palm wine cup, Congo, Africa.
A early 20th century Kuba palm wine cup with
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Mask
Located in Montreal, QC
A 20th century mask from the Lega. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DRC. They are also known as the Warega. Livi...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Congo Lega Tribal Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
A 20th century sculpture from the Lega. The Lega people live near the northern end of Lake Tanganyika on the banks of the Lualaba River in the DRC. They are also known as the Warega....
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Early Hardwood Pende Dance Mask Early 20th Century DR Congo African Tribal Art
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Finely carved hardwood mask from the Pende people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Expressive
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Early Carved Wood Tribal Kuba Figural Cup, Congo, Africa Deep Dark Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early finely carved wood tribal Kuba figural cup, Congo with rich dark patina. In the form of a
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal Wood Mask, with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Songye Luba Kifwebe Tribal wood mask, with white, red and black Africa, Congo
This early to mid
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Bwoom Helmet Mask from the Kuba People of the Republic of Congo
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
live in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is said to have been introduced in the seventeenth century
Category
Late 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Early African Tribal Yaka Wood Slit Drum with Striker, DRC Congo Fine Face
Located in Point Richmond, CA
African Tribal Yaka wood slit drum with striker, DRC.
A early 20th century, finely carved slit
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage African Art Handwoven KUBA Cloth Ceremonial Blanket Wall Tapestry Congo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art, Congo central Africa.
Authentic, handmade African KUBA Cloth Fabric. KUBA cloth is handwoven
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Quilts and Blankets
Materials
Textile
French Wood Sculptures, Couple of Busts, Sculptures of Africans from the Congo
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind pair of African busts, from the Congo region, made during the 1940s-1950s of the
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Hand Carved Wooden Mask
Located in Stockholm, SE
Decorative African tribal mid century wooden Kifwebe mask for wall hanging. In great vintage and
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Tribal Art Fine Rare Barotse Basket Zambia
Located in London, GB
Barotse Basket Zambia
A very finely woven rare early 20th century round basket with cover with geometric and diamond motives
Ba Rotse people Zambia are famed for there high qua...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Rush
Mid-Century African Kuba Wooden Tribal Art Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Embodiment of the king in African Kuba art sculpture.
Of divine origin for his subjects, the king
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Bembe Mask
Located in Rochester, NY
African Bembe mask with feathers from Congo region in original aged pigmented color to wood. From a
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood, Feathers
African Tribal Art Fine Kuba Miniature Palm Wine Cup 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Rare Kuba miniature Palm wine cup
This finely carved cup would have been used at celebratory rituals and wedding feasts.
Period: early 20th century
Measures: H 3 1/2 inche...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
African Tribal Art Fine Old Kuba Raffia Textile Ethnographic Antiques Home Decor
Located in London, GB
Fine Vintage Kuba Raffia textile African tribal art
A superb abstract geometric patterned textile
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Mid-20th Century Hand Carved African Figure
Located in London, GB
“Can I please go toilet sir”
A very cool and unique hand carved amusing wooden African figure
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Framed African Tribal Kuba Cloth
Located in Dallas, TX
Midcentury Framed African tribal kuba cloth,
Kuba cloths signify the story making and tribal art
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Decorative Art
Materials
Raffia, Walnut
Mid Century Decorative Hand Carved Wooden Bowl Bucket Produced in Africa 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and decorative wooden tribal bucket in solid wood produced in Africa around 1950s. Very nice
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African Mbole copper bracelet currency from the early 20th century. This antique tribal anklet
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears
Located in Skokie, IL
African Ceremonial Iron and Wood Spears
A set of five tribal spears from Central Africa. The
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
$1,250 / set
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
$462 / set
Original Vintage Africa Congo Aeronautic Poster Assn Aeronautique NE Congolais
Located in London, GB
Africa / Association Aeronautique du Nord-Est Congolais featuring a colorful Art Deco design showing a
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Central African Songye Tribe Wooden Kifwebe Mask
Located in London, GB
A striking African tribal Kifwebe mask, produced by the Songye peoples, early 20th century.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Central African Tribal Wooden Bembe Figure, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
rich patina.
Such figures are amongst the most characteristic examples of West African tribal art
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
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- What is African art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021African art is painting, sculptures, masks or installations that originate from the African continent. Masquerade, metalwork, sculpture, architecture, fiber art and dance are particularly popular artistic expressions in Africa. Many of these art forms are defined by expressive individualism, an emphasis on the human figure and visual abstraction.
- What is African art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021African art is simply called African art. Sculpture, pottery, painting, rock art and other works of visual art native to Africa all fall under the umbrella of African art (performance art that originates in Africa will also be called African art). On 1stDibs, there is an exquisite range of African art to choose from.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023One of the key characteristics of African art is that it tends to emphasize emotion over realism, so pieces often don't closely resemble their animal or human subjects. In addition, traditional African artists tend to work in three-dimensional formats like sculptures rather than painting or drawing. Also, many pieces have a spiritual meaning to the creators and their cultures. On 1stDibs, shop a range of African art from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Traditional African wooden art is a term that describes pieces made by artists in Africa using techniques that have been passed down through generations. Examples include masks, figurines and sculptures depicting human and animal figures. Find a collection of traditional African art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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