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Large African Tribal Dance Mask from Zaire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Beba Bomba, Zaire dance mask worn an s a helmet. A fine example of its type in carved and painted wood in red and black with a triangle patterned beard and heavy carved protruding ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Wrought Copper Low-Relief Depicting African Scenes with Cubist Figures
By Kalumba Tshung Manu Gabriel
Located in Paris, FR
in Congo between 1960s-1985s.
This low-relief depicting African scenes with cubist figures and is
Category
Vintage 1980s Congolese Art Deco Decorative Art
Materials
Copper
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
African Ambete
Mbete
Tribe Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure On Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Congo.
The Ambete Tribe figures are recognizable by their short legs, elongated torsos, somewhat
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Congo Nail Fetish Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Serpent fetish nail sculpture from the Congo, central Africa circa early 1920's. The figure has
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
African Textile Kuba Zaire, Suitable for Table, Pillow or Wall Hanging
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1702, vintage Kuba textile, from Zaire.
Ideal for pillows or wall panel.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
African tribal masks, a matched decorative pair from circa 1930 - 1940
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative matched pair of African Congo region ceremonial face masks is beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Primitive Masks
Materials
Clay
Small Expressive Tribal Mask, Lega, Drc, Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue
Small expressive Tribal mask, Lega, DRC, Africa, mid-20th century
Small
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Ambete Mbete Tribe Brass Wood Carved Standing Reliquary Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Congo.
Made of wood and hammered brass.
The Ambete tribe figures are recognizable by their short
Category
20th Century Congolese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century African Tribal Calabash with Female Motif Hemba / Luba, 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Mid-Century African Tribal Calabash with Female Motif Hemba / Luba, 1950s
These bankishi (sing
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Feathers
Old Solid Copper Hollow Circular Form Mbole Currency DRC Africa Early 20th Cent
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large copper currency piece from the Mbole people in Democratic Republic of Congo, in a large
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Set of Three African Hand-Forged Iron Bell Currencies on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of African hand-forged iron bell currency on custom stands from the 20th century. This
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century African Tribal Wooden Sculptural Command Rod, Kusu-RDC Luba, 1960s
Located in Salzburg, AT
: "100 people of Zaïre and their sculpture" M.L. Félix
Ex-collection of Belgian African art.
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Kuyu Janus Face Tribal Dance Puppet, Drc, Africa Red, White and Black Pigments
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue
Kuyu Janus face tribal dance puppet, DRC, Africa Red, white and black
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Copper African Currency Cuff / Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Initially crafted as foot cuffs, these African coins evolved over time, growing in size and weight
Category
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
African Dogon Male and Female Figures, Mali
Located in Dallas, TX
African carved wood sculpture of kneeling male and female couple figures on a wood base. Encrusted
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Panther striding upwards / - The powerful elegance of animalism -
Located in Berlin, DE
transferred the artistic experience he had gained in the Congo of a powerful, original African art to Art Deco
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Metal Exchange Object from Congo
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Exchange Currency Object in metal from Congo,
from around the 1970 ies,
originally used
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Songye Kifwebe Mask – Hand-Carved – DR Congo – Tribal African Art
Located in Ljubljana, SI
the Kifwebe tradition, this piece is a powerful example of classic African ceremonial art.
Carved in
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Masks
Materials
Hardwood
African Tribal Art Fine Teke Figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys
Located in London, GB
Fine Teke figure Congo Schleger Ex Sothebys
A Teke Magic standing figure
Congo early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Kete Tribal Helmet Mask, Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Kete tribal helmet mask, Congo, Africa
A Kete helmet mask with weaving scarification marks, Heavy
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
African Pygmy Mask from the Congo
Located in New York, NY
A rare pygmy mask from the Ituri Forest in the Congo. This mask has a very special feeling about it.
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
African Woven Cane Shield from the Congo
Located in Antwerp, BE
An attractive old African woven cane shield from the Congo, probably Poto tribe. The front and back
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wicker, Cane
African Sognye Mask, Congo
Located in Astoria, NY
African Tribal mask, likely Sognye peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo, with square mouth
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Handwoven Raffia Kuba Textiles from Congo Africa, Set of Three
By Kuba
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of three handwoven raffia Kuba textiles pieces from Congo Africa.
Kuba Raffia Kasi velvet
Category
20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Solid Copper Early 20th Century Tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue
Solid copper early 20th century tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo
Large
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three
Puddle-cast brass
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Songye "Male" Kifwebe Ceremonial Mask, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa 1900
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A "male" ceremonial mask from the Songye tribe in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Paint, Wood
African Kuba Bwoom Helmet Mask Kasai Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Forney, TX
Kuba Peoples, Kasai region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, Mid-20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, Shell, Wood, Beads
Haunting Open Square Eyed Kumu Wood Mask, Congo, Early 20th Century, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
from tribal use. Early 20th century from the Kumu of Democratic Republic of Congo. Mask is 11 x 7 x 2 1
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
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
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large standing male Teke figure with expressive face, beard, Congo, DRC Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early large standing male Teke figure with classic darkened beard and hair. Small stylized arms and hands on chest.
ex- CA collection, acquired in 1998 from San Francisco Gallery.
2...
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Songye Luba Kifwebe Wood Mask Shield with White, Red and Black, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
, red and black pigments. Africa, Congo
This mid-20th Century mask shows great design, color and
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Four African Tribal Combs with Wirework, Congo, Early 20th Century Stands
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of four African Tribal combs with very fine wire-work, Congo, early 20th century each on a
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
Located in Austin, TX
black metal stand, mid to late 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The large copper
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century Tribal Chief
s Hat from the Pende People, D. R. Congo, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
and affixed to a spiral stitched string base. Exhibited in "Hair in African Art and Culture"
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Natural Fiber
Fine Kuba Kete Face Mask Striking Square Eyes, Mouth Congo, Africa Custom Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
scarification mark on forehead, interesting backwards facing ears. From Democratic Republic of Congo, early 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Kasango Kamba, African Art, Brass Relief of Hunter
Located in Delft, NL
Kasango Kamba (1978),
African Art,
Brass relief of hunter
Signed and dated 1978
The size
Category
20th Century Congolese More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
African Art by Tshibanda Bondo, Relief in Brass, 1970s
By Tshibanda Bondo
Located in Delft, NL
African Art by Tshibanda Bondo, Relief in Brass, 1970s
A brass relief, African Art by Tshibanda
Category
20th Century Congolese More Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique African Kuba Cloth
Located in Rochester, NY
Tribal African Kuba cloth from the congo of handstitched raffia with beautiful naturally aged pale
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
African Kuba Cloth, Mounted on Canvas
Located in Dallas, TX
African Kuba cloth. Woven raffia cloth and embroidered.
Mounted on canvas.
Provenance: W
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art
East African Wooden Headrest
Located in Long Island City, NY
A small wooden headrest, most likely by the Kuba people of Congo, with detailed geometric carving
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Stylish African Mask on Museum Stand Mount
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Republic of Congo.
Typical Kifwebe masks have a strong sculptural large headdress embellishment and a
Category
Vintage 1960s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Decorative, Realistic Carved African Folk Art Mask with Horns on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Fantastic (and a bit frightening) piece. Wonderfully carved and ornamented. This mask was likely made for export and is not an antique or tribally used. It was made by a master triba...
Category
20th Century Congolese Masks
Materials
Raffia, Wood
African Carved Decorative Mask /Headdress
Located in Studio City, CA
collector of tribal art. Early 20th century. Congo. Large and ornate.
Would be great addition to any
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Masks
Materials
Animal Skin, Grasscloth, Wood
African Tribal Baluba Chief
s Chair from Katanga
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
colonial African Art from the Congo Belge.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Mahogany
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
African Kuba Helmet Mask on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Congo, Central Africa circa mid-20th century. The carved wood mask was decorated with copper plates on
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Masks
Materials
Copper
Vintage West African Lidded Leather Milk Vessel
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous piece of African Tribal Art, namely, a vintage West African lidded leather
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Leather
African Showa Kuba Vintage Textile Panel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, or to make a large pillow
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
Cubist Large Lwalwa Tribal African Mask, DRC
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Cubist large Lwalwa Tribal African mask, DRC.
Large, powerful cubist mask with a dark patina, from
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
An antique African copper currency ring mounted on custom metal stand. Early 20th century
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Vintage African Kuba Textile Panel for Wall or Table
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, a long table or to make
Category
Vintage 1950s Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Raffia
African Nkisi NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, Kongo
Located in London, GB
For sale is a wonderful vintage African hand-carved NKISI NKONDI Nail Fetish Figure, originating
Category
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of congo African art on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and natural fiber. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of congo African art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each item from our selection of congo African art bearing Folk Art, Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Kuba People, Marcel Gotène and Tshibanda Bondo each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of congo African art that is worth considering.
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Finding the Right Folk-art for You
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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